self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
Examples of self-cleaning in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Coconut oil can temporarily relieve vaginal dryness and discomfort but can interfere with your natural vaginal self-cleaning.
—
Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 Mar. 2024
This range is one of the most affordable options on our list, but still comes packed with kit and cooking options including convection, air-frying, and self-cleaning.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
But because the time and place of an animal’s death are rarely predictable, the vulture’s reliance on carrion has forged, along with a flexible neck for poking into corpses and a featherless head for easy self-cleaning, a creative, cunning and wide-ranging mind.
—Natalie Angier, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Because of the high lanolin content in the fabric, this wool blanket is almost self-cleaning.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
Consider this a notch above the 510 thanks to a few factors: A more powerful motor (2.2 horsepowers), a larger 64-oz. container, and five preset program settings for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, dips/spreads, and self-cleaning.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
The Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum has a self-cleaning, dual brushroll system that includes a soft roller on one brush and stiff rubber fins on the other.
—Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
Many bidet attachment models are self-cleaning, but if yours isn't, make sure to clean it regularly.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 Mar. 2024
This range is one of the most affordable options on our list, but still comes packed with kit and cooking options including convection, air-frying, and self-cleaning.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
But because the time and place of an animal’s death are rarely predictable, the vulture’s reliance on carrion has forged, along with a flexible neck for poking into corpses and a featherless head for easy self-cleaning, a creative, cunning and wide-ranging mind.
—Natalie Angier, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Because of the high lanolin content in the fabric, this wool blanket is almost self-cleaning.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
Consider this a notch above the 510 thanks to a few factors: A more powerful motor (2.2 horsepowers), a larger 64-oz. container, and five preset program settings for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, dips/spreads, and self-cleaning.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
The Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum has a self-cleaning, dual brushroll system that includes a soft roller on one brush and stiff rubber fins on the other.
—Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2023
Many bidet attachment models are self-cleaning, but if yours isn't, make sure to clean it regularly.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'self-cleaning.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near self-cleaning
Cite this Entry
“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share