scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər How to pronounce scrubber (audio)
: 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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Unlike my go-to toilet scrubber brush, these pumice stones effortlessly erase stubborn hard water stains, lime buildup, rust, and more. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Never use abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals when cleaning a skylight, as these can scratch the glass and damage its seals or special coatings, says Rapinchuk. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 The gas then rotates back into the life-support system's carbon dioxide scrubber before recirculating oxygen. Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 June 2026 To cut cleaning time in half, invest in supplies like spin scrubbers and steam mops. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrubber

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrubber was in 1837

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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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