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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Additionally, avoid using any pads or scrubbers with a rough surface that could damage the cabinet finish. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 That includes Eufy’s robot vacuum, which will cut down on your cleaning time, as well as this Rubbermaid power scrubber for less than $50 that instantly lifts dirt. Rylee Johnston, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The restaurant violated 15 standards, including a dish scrubber in a handwashing sink and food stored on the floor. Evan Moore august 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2025 However, because the scrubber didn’t have access to the bank’s TLS certificates, the bank had to provide access logs for the scrubber to analyze and block application-level (L7) DDoS attacks. Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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