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
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
Also, never use oven cleaners or floor cleaners on your sink.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Cleaning solution—Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Article does caution against chemical cleaners and prolonged direct sunlight, but that feels par for the course with velvet.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleaner
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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
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