word
Scavenge
SKA-vuhnj
/ˈskævʌndʒ/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
scavenge
Dictionary meaning
Collect discarded or refused material.
Examples
- The raccoons scavenged the garbage cans for food.
- Hyenas scavenge.
Synonyms: salvage
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Scavenge” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction