cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər 

: 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

• soap

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Alubri has exclusive rights to the technology in vaginal care, and will soon introduce a vaginal cleanser, which also harnesses the patented system. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

The cleanser itself contains aloe and coconut oil, which will leave bristles soft and flexible. —Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026

Hanni’s Cocoon Cleanse Solid Serum Cleanser is not actually soap, but rather a soap-free serum body cleanser. —Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026

Wipe the tops again with a clean, damp microfiber cloth to remove soap, vinegar, or any cleanser residue. —Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər 

: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər 

: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces