fluid

7 definitions • 13 examples

a substance that flows and is not solid:

If you have a fever you should drink plenty of fluids.

power steering fluid

bodily fluid The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids (= liquids, such as blood, that come from the human body).

smooth and continuous:

fluid movements

His piano playing was beautifully fluid, adding grace to every song he played.

If situations, ideas, or plans are fluid, they are not fixed and are likely to change, often repeatedly and unexpectedly:

The military situation is still very fluid.

For travellers whose plans are more fluid, try looking for flights on a different day.

not solid, and flowing easily:

It might be made of a soft or fluid substance.

The image can reveal whether any lumps found are fluid or solid.

a substance that flows and is not solid:

[ U ] The doctor drained some fluid from her lungs.

medical Fluids are liquids that you drink:

[ C ] Dr. Tay says I need rest and lots of fluids.

having a flowing or changing quality:

a dancer’s fluid movements

The situation remains fluid – we offered her the job, but she hasn’t responded yet.