cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
Synonyms of cleansernext
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Synonyms of cleanser

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Anua’s powder-to-foam formula can be used as a traditional cleanser or mixed with toner for a satisfying face mask. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026 More than 80,000 Amazon shoppers just bought this Vanicream facial cleanser that uses a gentle, sensitive skin-friendly formula to strip away makeup, sunscreen, and oil with ease. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Video games are Whitehead’s usual palate cleanser between projects, but lately he’s been cutting back. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Pattern’s Hydration Shampoo is a creamy cleanser that washes away buildup while replenishing moisture. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was before the 12th century

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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