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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sediment

/ˈsɛdɪmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does sediment mean?

noun

Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid or is deposited by a natural process, such as erosion or weathering. A deposit of material, such as sand or silt, that has been carried by a current of water and deposited in a new location.

Example

"The sediment at the bottom of the river was a mixture of sand and small rocks."

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