cleaner

noun clean·er \ ˈklē-nər \

Definition of cleaner

1 a :one whose work is cleaning

b :dry cleaner; also :a dry-cleaning shop —usually used in plural

2 :a preparation for cleaning

3 :an implement or machine for cleaning

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Examples of cleaner in a Sentence

He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

Recent Examples of cleaner from the Web

Police in Rock Hill are searching for a male thief with an eclectic taste in items - a breast pump and a vacuum cleaner.

— andrew dys, charlotteobserver, "Male Rock Hill Walmart thief takes breast pump, vacuum cleaner, police say," 22 Aug. 2017
Twenty days into training camp, Brady quite likely would expect to see his offense sharper, and his protection cleaner—and, honestly, some of his rancor could well have been his own inaccuracy.

— peter king, SI.com, "Patriots-Texans Camp Practice: ‘A Great Day to Measure Yourself Against the Best’," 16 Aug. 2017
Instead, the company has decided that Kemper will burn cheaper natural gas rather than gasify lignite coal into cleaner-burning synthesis gas, before emissions are sent through a carbon capture and storage system.

— megan geuss, Ars Technica, "Vogtle, Summer nuclear plants face bleak outlook after Westinghouse bankruptcy," 4 Aug. 2017
Make sure to pick up your Hammer pants from the cleaners. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

— denise harris, star-telegram, "Bring back the ’90s and rock out at the Vans Warped Tour this week in DFW," 26 July 2017
The mall is the first in the Midwest to offer Go EcoGreen Cleaning, an environmentally friendly car cleaner.

— bob bong, Daily Southtown, "Walgreens closing stores in Matteson, Richton Park," 18 July 2017
Lunch boxes are scrutinised critically by other mothers; hiring a babysitter or cleaner is frowned upon.

— The Economist, "BanyanNo one is well-served by sexism in Japan," 13 July 2017
Suppliers like Apple and vacuum-cleaner maker Dyson have deployed their own staff in the outlets to explain their latest gadgets to potential customers, and help fund store refurbishments.

— sam chambers, The Seattle Times, "As fear of Amazon widens, one British retailer is fighting back," 4 July 2017
Some make deliveries from coffee shops, some work in bodegas, others in construction, while the blithe Nacho (Alejandro Huitzil) shrugs with a smile at his lot: cleaner at a peep show.

— sheri linden, The Hollywood Reporter, "'En el Septimo Dia': Film Review," 1 July 2017

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Synonyms

cleanser, detergent, soap

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disinfectant, purifier, solvent; scrub, shampoo

CLEANER Defined for English Language Learners

cleaner

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Definition of cleaner for English Language Learners

: a person whose job is to clean something
: a substance used for cleaning things
: a device or machine used for cleaning things

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