Vocabulary Entry

scour

|verb • verb • noun

verb

To clean or polish a surface by scrubbing it.

Example Sentences

"She had to scour the pot until it was shiny again."

"The workers scoured the floors after the renovations were completed."

"He used a stiff brush to scour the old paint off the door."

verb

Example Sentences

"The detective began to scour the area for clues."

"He scoured the internet for the best travel deals."

"They scoured the shelves in the library for the missing book."

noun

Example Sentences

"The team conducted a scour of the property for evidence."

"After a careful scour of the site, they found what they were looking for."

"The scour of the city revealed hidden gems and attractions."