dry-clean
verb
dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning; dry-cleans
: to subject to dry cleaning
: to undergo dry cleaning
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In parallel with these initiatives, the hotel has been working on transforming its dry-cleaning process with advanced, more eco-friendly technology favoured by high-end laundries.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Custom treatments, especially those with elaborate detailing such as pleats, are often dry-clean-only, even when crafted from a typically resilient material like cotton.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, don’t stuff the machine—dry-clean or steam clean instead.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Custom treatments, especially those with elaborate detailing such as pleats, are often dry-clean-only, even when crafted from a typically resilient material like cotton.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Always read clothing care labels and do not presoak delicate fabrics or items labeled as dry-clean-only.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dry-clean
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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry-clean. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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