The meaning of DOUSE is to plunge into water. How to use douse in a sentence.

DOUSE definition: to plunge into water or the like; drench. See examples of douse used in a sentence.

To douse something is also to end it, esp. to extinguish (= stop) a fire by putting water on it:

1. to plunge into water or the like; drench. 2. to throw water or other liquid on. 3. to extinguish: to douse a candle. 4. Informal. to doff.

If you douse someone or something with a liquid, you throw a lot of that liquid over them. They hurled abuse at their victim as they doused him with petrol. [V n + with/in]

Jan 14, 2026 · douse (third-person singular simple present douses, present participle dousing, simple past and past participle doused) (ambitransitive) To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

Definition of douse verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Use the verb douse to describe covering something with water or other liquid. When you're camping, you douse the campfire with water when you're done with it.

Don't forget to douse the lights before coming to bed. The books were doused in gasoline and set on fire. She doused herself with perfume.

DOUSE meaning: 1. to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over it or them: 2. to stop a fire…. Learn more.