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BNC: 48681 COCA: 29435

wringer

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
wringer /ˈrɪŋɚ/ noun
plural wringers
wringer
/ˈrɪŋɚ/
noun
plural wringers
Learner's definition of WRINGER
[count]
: a machine used for squeezing water out of clothes that have been washed(衣服的)甩干机,脱水机

through the wringer

informal
: through a series of very difficult or unpleasant experiences历经磨难;受尽折磨
BNC: 48681 COCA: 29435

wringer

noun

wring·​er ˈriŋ-ər How to pronounce wringer (audio)
: one that wrings: such as
a
: a machine or device for pressing out liquid or moisture
a clothes wringer
b
: something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion
his illness put them through the wringer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 Our teenage daughter, who has put us through the wringer in many ways, was recently caught stealing money. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2022 The demands of your work life don’t slow down, even when your personal life’s been put through the wringer. Gloria Horsley, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Steel yourself, because this one from the streamer going to put you through the wringer. Andy Meek, BGR, 12 July 2022 From measurements to texture, absorbency and durability, these towels were (literally) put through the wringer for you. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 11 July 2022 Each episode is fairly predictable: a boss joins their blue-collar staff undercover as a trainee, is put through the wringer, and later enacts policies to change how the company is run. Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wringer was in the 14th century
BNC: 48681 COCA: 29435

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