/ɛpɔ̃ʒ/ or /epoɴʒ/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

a porous, lightweight mass of cellulose, usually from plant cell walls, used for cleaning or as a material for sponges, and for other purposes.

“The artist used an eponge to clean the oil paints from her palette.”

2. noun

a kitchen utensil consisting of a long handle with a sponge on the end, used for drying dishes.

“After washing the dishes, she used the eponge to dry them.”

3. noun

a person or thing that soaks up resources or attention.

“The rock star became an eponge for the media, with everyone clamoring for a piece of her time.”