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

Front and rear scrubbers and a pair of side brushes help to loosen dirt and other debris. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Lineage has already deployed odor-control spray systems, industrial air scrubbers and fly and rodent traps. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Abrasive scrubbers can dull protective and glossy topcoats and strip oils from wood, so use something with milder scrubbing power. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

This electric spin scrubber requires little muscle work from you — just pair it with your go-to cleaning solution and let the scrubber do the heavy lifting. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrubber

• blubber
• rubber
• snubber