scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t use heavy-duty scouring pads or steel scrubbers when washing knives. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Avoid abrasive tools like steel wool or rough scrubbers, which can scratch surfaces and wear down markings. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

One was due to a scrubber failure, one was because of an equipment failure and several happened after power outages. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Then, install a set of roll-out drawers for easy access to sponges, sprays, and scrubbers. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrubber

• blubber
• rubber
• snubber