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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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Keep scrolling to check out more floor cleaners.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
To remove stubborn stains, rubber boots can be cleaned with warm, soapy water or wiped with all-purpose cleaner on a soft cloth.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
For the practical, a technical cleaner perfect for waterproof gear.
—The Editors, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 23 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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