(cytology) Any of the cells of the neuroglia that have spongy vacuolated protoplasm

Having the characteristics of a sponge, namely being absorbent, squishy or porous. / Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy. / (slang) Drunk.

A horny, sulfur-containing protein, related to keratin, that forms the skeletal structure of certain classes of sponges. A proteinaceous compound of which the spicules in Demospongiae are composed.

plural of sponger

The property of being spongy.

One who uses a sponge. / A parasitic hanger-on. / A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea. / A device for sponging cloth by means of a perforated adjustable cylinder.

plural of spongecake

Alternative spelling of sponge cake

Like a sponge, porous, full of holes.

Alternative spelling of spongy