slug

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“That’s a pretty good slug of oil if it goes in the market right away,” said John Auers, managing director of refining analytics at consulting firm RBN Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Freeman's winning home-run crowned a night of extraordinary drama that saw both teams slug it out in a back-and-forth battle resembling a heavyweight boxing contest.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

In a YouTube video, one investor who claimed to have purchased a large slug of the company’s shares explained that the tender offering could help boost the company’s shares over the long term.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025

Referencing a joke McClelland tells about slugs in bins, Sir Billy told him: "Congratulations to Rosco McClelland - the slug nudger! Well done."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

I felt like a big slug the whole time I was there.

From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold