cleanser

noun

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

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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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My daughter includes the Aveeno facial cleansers in her nighttime routine, along with the brand’s nighttime itch relief balm and moisturizing body cream. — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025 For a quick solution, Cinema Secrets and Clinique offer liquid cleansers that require no lathering to get the job done. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025 Using a washcloth or soft-bristle skin brush, apply your cleanser and massage in a circular motion. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 While there are many more cleaning products in the line today, like the cookware cleanser above, the company behind Bar Keepers Friend says the formula isn’t that much different from the original. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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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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