: 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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Cleaning pros recommend replacing dish towels, sponges and scrubbers, plastic containers, and cutting boards frequently to maintain kitchen hygiene.
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Jane Kim, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Go over floors again with a scrub brush or multipurpose surface scrubber, and rinse.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This quick-drying pick is offered in three colors and is a great place to store wet sponges and scrubbers, as well as soap dispensers.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Originally $50, and now just $26 for Prime members, this electric spin scrubber is designed to cut down on effort without cutting corners.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Jane Kim, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Go over floors again with a scrub brush or multipurpose surface scrubber, and rinse.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This quick-drying pick is offered in three colors and is a great place to store wet sponges and scrubbers, as well as soap dispensers.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Originally $50, and now just $26 for Prime members, this electric spin scrubber is designed to cut down on effort without cutting corners.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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