Meaning of the word ooze in English

What does ooze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ooze

US /uːz/
UK /uːz/

Verb

1.

to flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid:

Example:
Blood was still oozing out of the wound.

Noun

1.

a thick brown liquid made of earth and water, found at the bottom of a river or lake:

Example:
Many millions of years ago, our ancestors climbed out of the primeval ooze onto dry land.
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