plural cleaners
1
a
: one whose work is cleaning
b
: dry cleaner
also
: a dry-cleaning shop
—usually used in plural
2
: a preparation for cleaning
3
: an implement or machine for cleaning
see also take to the cleaners
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
Do not skip this step, as applying leather cleaner to a gritty surface can create microscratches that will leave the leather looking dull and worn out.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Now, he’s filled a syringe with drain cleaner and plans to inject it into a comatose drug addict.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Steam cleaner to deodorize, sanitize, and reduce allergens.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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cleaner
noun
clean·er
ˈklē-nər 
1
: one whose work is cleaning
2
: a substance used for cleaning
3
: a device or machine for cleaning
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