Synonyms for grunge

Most common

soil · dirt · stain · grime · gunge

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Dirt or filth, especially when difficult to clean.

   The cinema floor was covered in grunge deposited by the crowds.

Related words

Word family

grungy

Example sentences

• soil Fertile soil is indispensable for a good harvest.
• dirt Ziri's clothing didn't have a bit of dirt on them.
• stain I tried washing the shirt, but the stain remained.
• grime Sweep regularly to prevent dirt and grime from accumulating.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

soil¹, dirt¹

5 letters

stain¹, filth¹, grime¹, gunge

6 letters

grease¹