: 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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The same rule applies to abrasive sponges or metal scrubbers.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Avoid these pitfalls by incorporating this clever electric spin scrubber into your routine.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Loofahs, Sponges, and Brushes These body scrubbers should be cleaned regularly, and the dishwasher is up to the task.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Avoid these pitfalls by incorporating this clever electric spin scrubber into your routine.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Loofahs, Sponges, and Brushes These body scrubbers should be cleaned regularly, and the dishwasher is up to the task.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for scrubber
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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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