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dry cleaner

noun

: one whose business is dry cleaning

Examples of dry cleaner in a Sentence

I take my clothes to a local dry cleaner. My wool coat is still at the dry cleaner's.
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Then there was the Washington man who sued a dry cleaner for $50 million for losing a pair of pants. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 Overall Cleaning If the stocking is heavily soiled or has mildew, the safest cleaning choice is to take it to a professional dry cleaner. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025 In addition, Michelle stressed the importance of great tailoring, even a local storefront dry cleaner, to ensure looking one’s best. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Both wool and silk can be washed by hand at home, saving you a trip to the dry cleaner—and saving you money on your clothing care bill. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry cleaner

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dry cleaner was in 1897

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“Dry cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20cleaner. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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