cleaner

noun

clean·​er ˈklē-nər 

plural cleaners

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

see also:

take to the cleaners

Synonyms of cleaner

• soap

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 on the Web

Again, avoid using liquid cleaners near the electronic contacts. —Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Jessica Gonzalez is a professional cleaner and the COO of Sparkly Maid San Antonio. —Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026

However, these cleaners are more harsh in their makeup and post more health hazards from the need of ventilation. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

The workers hold jobs like wheelchair agents and cabin cleaners employed by third-party vendors. —Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing cleaner

• dry cleaner
• house cleaner
• pipe cleaner
• the cleaner's
• vacuum cleaner

Rhymes for cleaner

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

Kids Definition

cleaner

noun

clean·​er ˈklē-nər 

1

: one whose work is cleaning

2

: a substance used for cleaning

3

: a device or machine for cleaning