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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Take clothes out of plastic bags from a dry cleaner, as plastic attracts dust, which attracts moths. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Quince's silk is also machine washable, a huge bonus for anyone who loves the look but doesn't want to commit to trips to the dry cleaners. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Check the manufacturer's suggestions for your particular model's capacity and consider taking big items like comforters to the dry cleaner or laundromat. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Find a good dry cleaners in Salt Lake City for that suit, Darryn Peterson. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 24 June 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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