SEDIMENT
/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SEDIMENT
A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
"The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."
To deposit material as a sediment.
To be deposited as a sediment.
Examples of SEDIMENT in a Sentence
- "The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."
Word Details
Is SEDIMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEDIMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SEDIMENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SEDIMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | d | i | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEDIMENT
100 words from the letters in SEDIMENT
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How to Use SEDIMENT in Word Games
SEDIMENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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