vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Your best bet for these textures may be a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment or a microfiber cloth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Pandemic Highlighted Existing Problems With The Healthcare System The COVID-19 pandemic in many ways was like a gigantic vacuum cleaner.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Keep reading to find out more about this popular robot vacuum cleaner.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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