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

And while many longtime, classic cleaners have disappeared over the years, Pine-Sol is still as popular as ever. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026

Black nozzles have little pressure and allow for mixing your cleaner with the water. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

Switched oil to Valvoline Restore and Protect and used VP racing fuel system cleaner. —John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

But the temporary solution for many buildings is asking residents to fill in as volunteer cleaners, garbage schleppers, and greeters. —Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 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