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

Synonyms of cleanser

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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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Blue Lagoon Skin Science’s gentle foaming cleanser, packed with microalgae, Icelandic seawater, and silica, provides both antioxidant protection and hydration. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026 It’s equipped with hero products, including a refreshing cleanser, glazing milk (my personal favorite), peptide glazing fluid, and barrier restore cream. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026 Make Stainless Steel Shine Stainless steel can’t be cleaned with any old cleanser. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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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