noun

1. SPONGER, a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
2. SPONGER, a workman employed to collect sponges
3. SPONGER, a piece of light natural or artificial material that becomes soft when it is wet, is able to take in and hold liquid, and is used for washing or cleaning
4. SPONGER, a type of sea animal from which natural sponges are made
5. SPONGER, someone who gets something from someone else without doing or paying anything in return

verb

1. SPONGER, to clean or wipe (something) with a sponge
2. SPONGER, to put (paint) on a surface with a sponge
3. SPONGER, to get money, food, etc., from (someone) without doing or paying anything in return

1. finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job
2. She sponged up the spilt milk.
3. He sponged off his face.
4. She sponged the dirt off her shirt.