siphon meaning

siphon as a noun

1. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube

   Synonyms: syphon

   Type of: tube

2. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

   Synonyms: syphon

   Type of: organ

siphon as a verb

1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

   Synonyms: syphon, siphon off

   Type of: draw

2. move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
   • siphon gas into the tank

   Type of: put

How to pronounce siphon

siphon is pronounced /ˈsaɪfən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with siphon

• hyphen