dry cleaner

noun

: one whose business is dry cleaning

Examples of dry cleaner in a Sentence

I take my clothes to a local dry cleaner.

My wool coat is still at the dry cleaner's.

Recent Examples on the Web

Money trickles down to workers from caterers to carpenters to dry cleaners. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026

This humble dry cleaner, a de jure Chicago landmark, has been photographed by professionals and amateurs alike; has appeared in books, films and music videos; and has become a keystone in conversations about the significance of Chicago’s South Side to this city’s architectural heritage. —Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

Many charity shops, dry cleaners, or other retailers often accept clothes hangers, so drop off any that are in good condition at these businesses. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

For stains that still haven’t budged, take the item to a professional dry cleaner. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dry cleaner

• convener
• convenor
• demeanor
• demeanour
• diener
• gleaner
• greener
• keener
• leaner
• lienor
• meaner
• screener