Question 1

What does "rinse down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To clean a surface by washing it with water so that dirt or residue goes down the drain.

Question 2

How do you use "rinse down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

After the barbecue, he rinsed down the patio with a garden hose.

Question 3

Is "rinse down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"rinse down" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Less common than 'rinse off' or 'wash down'. Used literally for cleaning surfaces (drains, outdoor areas) or figuratively for drinking to help swallow food or pills.

rinse down

Verwandte Ausdrücke

Mehr mit "down"