dry mop

noun

: a long-handled mop for dusting floors

Examples of dry mop in a Sentence

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The easiest way to clean your floors is by using a spray bottle of laminate cleaner and a dry mop, a spray mop, or Swiffer with a wet pad attachment. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Always remove debris before cleaning: Be sure to vacuum and dry mop dirt, sand, dust and other debris before mopping. Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Always thoroughly dry mop heads, towels, and pet bedding before using them again. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 One of the best ways to prevent scratches is to dry mop laminate floors every few days. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dry mop was in 1933

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“Dry mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mop. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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