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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Paz works at a dry cleaner in North Dallas. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026 When To Take Clothes To The Dry Cleaner Take delicate fabrics like silk, wool, and cashmere to the dry cleaner for stain removal. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 However, most dry cleaners will gladly take them off your hands. Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026 The flashy country singer had his suits with him in a dry cleaner’s bag and, when inspiration struck, Parton snatched the receipt from the bag and began scribbling. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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