American English pronunciation
How to pronounce spongy
IPA transcription: [s'pʌndʒi]
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Adjective
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easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
“spongy bread”
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like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
Usage examples
- This gives the wood a spongy texture.
- Bone tissue can be spongy or compact.