1
: an implement made of absorbent material fastened to a handle and used especially for cleaning floors
2
: something that resembles a mop
especially
: a thick mass of hair
mopped; mopping
1
: to use a mop on
specifically
: to clean or clear away by mopping
mop the floors
—often used with up mop up the spillage
2
: to wipe as if with a mop
mopped his brow with a handkerchief
: to clean a surface (such as a floor) with a mop
mopper
noun
Examples of mop in a Sentence
Verb
He mopped the sweat from his brow.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Keep in mind that mopping the mat will leave some water residue under the edges of the chair mat; this needs to be wiped away with a cloth to prevent rot and mildew from growing underneath the chair mat.
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Noun
Inmates make their own mops out of plastic sticks and socks in order to clean up.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Batteries, toothbrushes, mops and everything in between are currently on sale.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
Immediately after mopping, use a microfiber towel to completely dry the surface to ensure excess moisture doesn’t have the chance to hang out and do any damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Keep in mind that mopping the mat will leave some water residue under the edges of the chair mat; this needs to be wiped away with a cloth to prevent rot and mildew from growing underneath the chair mat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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“Mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mop. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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mop
1 of 2 noun1
: a tool for cleaning made of a bundle of cloth or yarn or a sponge fastened to a handle
2
: something resembling a mop
a tangled mop of hair
mop
2 of 2 verb
mopped; mopping
: to wipe or clean with or as if with a mop
mop the floor
mopped my brow with a handkerchief
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