Meaning & use
scourer pad
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UK/ˈskaʊərə pæd/
US/ˈskaʊərər pæd/
Meaning
nouncountable
A small rough pad used for scrubbing pots, pans, and other hard surfaces.
Grammar: Countable: a scourer pad, two scourer pads.
Patterns
- use a scourer pad on something
- scrub something with a scourer pad
I used a scourer pad to get the burnt rice off the bottom of the pan.
The scourer pad is too rough for non-stick cookware; use a soft cloth instead.
Word forms
| plural | scourer pads |
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Common combinations
- steel scourer pad
- A steel scourer pad will scratch the sink, so be careful.
- soap-filled scourer pad
- These soap-filled scourer pads are convenient for quick cleanup.
- scrub with a scourer pad
- She scrubbed the baking tray with a scourer pad until it shone.
Synonyms and how they differ
- scouring pad
- Almost the same, but 'scouring pad' is the more common term in American English.
- wire wool
- A mass of thin steel strands, not a flat pad; used for very tough cleaning.
Word family
Commonly confused: scourer pad or sponge?
scourer pad vs sponge
A sponge is soft and absorbent, used for wiping; a scourer pad is rough and used for scrubbing.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'scourer pad' correctly?
Choose one answer.
A scourer pad is for scrubbing tough dirt, so 'scrub the burnt pot' fits. Wiping a spill (A) or drying dishes (D) needs a cloth or towel, and a scourer pad is rough, not soft (C).
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