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Added 9 October 2026

exhaust

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/ noun

In Latin: exhauriō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exhaust at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Gases ejected from an engine as waste products.
System consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged.

verb

Wear out completely.
This kind of work exhausts me
Use up (resources or materials).
this car consumes a lot of gas
Deplete.
exhaust one's savings

Origin

From Latin exhaustus, past participle of exhaurīre (“to draw out, drink up, empty, exhaust”), from ex (“out”) + haurīre (“to draw (especially water), drain”).

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