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Definition of soaker
soaker
/ˈsoʊ.kɚ/
soak · er
Plural:soakers
soaker Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A very heavy rainstorm or downpour that drenches everything.
Example
"The afternoon thunderstorm turned out to be a real soaker that flooded the garden paths."
2
A porous garden hose designed to allow water to seep out slowly along its entire length to irrigate plants.
Example
"She laid a soaker along the base of the tomato plants to keep the roots evenly moist."
3
Canadian An instance of accidentally getting one's foot and sock thoroughly wet by stepping into a puddle or deep water.
Example
"He stepped off the icy curb into a slushy puddle and got a freezing cold soaker."
4
A moisture-absorbent cover, typically knitted from wool, worn over a baby's cloth diaper.
Example
"A breathable wool soaker helps prevent leaks overnight when using cloth diapers."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soaker