dry cleaning

noun

1
: the cleansing of fabrics with substantially nonaqueous organic solvents
2
: something that is dry-cleaned

Examples of dry cleaning in a Sentence

I can pick up the dry cleaning on my way home.
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Last year, the shop, which burst on the scene in North Park in 2018 inside a former dry cleaning business, was the only West Coast location on the list. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025 If the tag recommends dry cleaning, washing in cold water in the washing machine, or tumble-drying on medium heat in the dryer, follow those instructions to avoid fading, shrinking, tearing, or otherwise compromising your duvet. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Ravi has picked up Buck’s dry cleaning so that Buck can pick up Eddie from the airport. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025 Avoid fabric softener, bleaches, dry cleaning, and the dryer. Adrienne So, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dry cleaning

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dry cleaning was in 1855

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“Dry cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20cleaning. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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