: one that scrubs
especially
: an apparatus for removing impurities especially from gases
Examples of scrubber in a Sentence
She got a job as a pot scrubber.
The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
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Originally $50, and now just $26 for Prime members, this electric spin scrubber is designed to cut down on effort without cutting corners.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Cleaning professional Jenna Arkin shares how to clean a coffee grinder, grill, and your glass stovetop with effective cleaning tools, like this natural scrubber that’s less than $10.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The same rule applies to abrasive sponges or metal scrubbers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, autonomous floor scrubbers equipped with AI and computer vision handle inventory updates, and this technology has eliminated more than 200 million tasks, freeing time for associates to focus on the uniquely human task of serving members.
—Chris Nicholas, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Cleaning professional Jenna Arkin shares how to clean a coffee grinder, grill, and your glass stovetop with effective cleaning tools, like this natural scrubber that’s less than $10.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The same rule applies to abrasive sponges or metal scrubbers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, autonomous floor scrubbers equipped with AI and computer vision handle inventory updates, and this technology has eliminated more than 200 million tasks, freeing time for associates to focus on the uniquely human task of serving members.
—Chris Nicholas, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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