EXHAUST
/ɪɡˈzɔːst/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of EXHAUST
A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
The dirty air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose.
To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely
"Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."
To empty by drawing or letting out the contents
"to exhaust a treasury"
To drain; to use up or expend wholly, or until the supply comes to an end
"I exhausted my strength walking up the hill."
Exhausted; used up.
Examples of EXHAUST in a Sentence
- "Moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation."
- "to exhaust a treasury"
- "I exhausted my strength walking up the hill."
Word Details
Is EXHAUST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXHAUST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXHAUST earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for EXHAUST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | h | a | u | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXHAUST
100 words from the letters in EXHAUST
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How to Use EXHAUST in Word Games
EXHAUST is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EXHAUST uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXHAUST to find 100 additional valid words.