dreg

American  

[dreg] / drɛg /

noun

1. dregs, the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds.

2. Usually dregs. the least valuable part of anything.

   the dregs of society.

3. a small remnant; any small quantity.

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dreg British  

/ drɛɡ /

noun

1. a small quantity See also dregs

   not a dreg of pity

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Etymology

Origin of dreg

1250–1300; Middle English < Old Norse dreg yeast (plural dreggjar dregs); cognate with Old Swedish dräg dregs

Example Sentences

“Tow” might not be a knockout, but it’s far from the dregs of cinema.

From Salon

As she says, a noble use for the dregs of the nut bowl.

From Salon

A Reform UK source said: "Restore are welcome to our dregs. Let's not forget that six of these councillors were expelled."

From BBC

Gomez’s sculpture thus becomes an important record of a precious moment: one in which the dregs of greed were laid bare for all to see.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d been a little too enthusiastic, sending most of the coffee dregs flying at her.

From Literature