Floss — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfläs/

Meaning & Definition of Floss

Floss (noun)

  1. soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery
  2. dental floss
  3. fluffy fibrous material

Floss (verb)

  1. to use dental floss on
  2. to use dental floss

Floss (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a soft airy substance or covering

    "used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard"

    similar: down, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint, nap, pile
    related: batting

Related Entry: Candyfloss (noun)

Candyfloss is a different word from Floss. The synonyms below are for candyfloss, not for floss.

  1. something attractive but lacking in substance

    "the composer's works have generally been dismissed as candyfloss by music critics"

    similar: cotton candy, eye candy, tinsel
    related: window dressing, fluff, froth, gossamer, glitter, gloss

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Floss

The most common words with a similar meaning to Floss:

down, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint, nap, pile

Related Words for Floss

batting

Word Forms of Floss

Inflections: flossed, flossing, flosses

Origin & Etymology of Floss

probably borrowed from Occitan (Languedoc or an adjacent area) flos "loose, untwisted (of silk)," going back to Latin fluxus "flowing, liquid, flabby, soft," from past participle of fluere "to flow" fluid:1

First known use: 1759

Words & Phrases Containing Floss

candy floss, dental floss

Frequently Asked Questions about Floss

What does "Floss" mean?

"Floss" means soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery.

What is another word for "Floss"?

Other words for "Floss" include down, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint, nap and pile. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Floss" you intend.

How do you use "Floss" in a sentence?

Examples of "Floss" in a sentence: "used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard".

Is "Floss" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Floss" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Floss"?

"Floss" is pronounced /ˈfläs/.

What is the origin of the word "Floss"?

"Floss" comes from probably borrowed from Occitan (Languedoc or an adjacent area) flos "loose, untwisted (of silk)," going back to Latin fluxus "flowing, liquid, flabby, soft," from past participle of fluere "to flow" fluid:1. First known use: 1759.

What is another word for "Floss" meaning "a soft airy substance or covering"?

When "Floss" (noun) means a soft airy substance or covering, synonyms include down, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint and nap.

What does "Floss" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Floss" means: soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery; dental floss; fluffy fibrous material.