cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Key ingredients: ceramides, jojoba oil | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions How are cleansing balms different from traditional facial cleansers? Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025 But luckily, there’s a number of new formulas to support barrier health, such as No7’s Derm Solutions cleansers and moisturizers, which are the product of more than 10 years of research and testing by more than a whopping 5,000 consumers. Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Green agrees, and recommends Bumble and Bumble’s Sunday Shampoo as her weekly clarifying cleanser of choice. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025 Philosophy is sending out a message of love at first sight for new and returning consumers — that being its Purity one-step facial cleanser. Charlie Carballo, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cleanser 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was before the 12th century

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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