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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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
If hosting is on the horizon, grab this carpet cleaner to refresh upholstery with ease, as well as the robot vacuum and mop combo that basically does chores for you.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Associate commerce director Lori Keong recommends this cleaner to shoppers looking for a powerful cordless vacuum with Dyson-like aesthetics at a much lower price point (almost $150 off its usual retail cost, to be exact).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
If hosting is on the horizon, grab this carpet cleaner to refresh upholstery with ease, as well as the robot vacuum and mop combo that basically does chores for you.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Associate commerce director Lori Keong recommends this cleaner to shoppers looking for a powerful cordless vacuum with Dyson-like aesthetics at a much lower price point (almost $150 off its usual retail cost, to be exact).
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Home Deals Shop cleaners, cookware, small appliances, and other home must-haves, including the GreenLife 8-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set and Blink Outdoor 4.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 8 Dec. 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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