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

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

Avoid abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemicals that could scratch the surface and compromise the protective coating over time. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

Skip the paintbrush and add texture to paintings by swapping in sponges, scrubbers, a comb, leaves, flowers, bath poufs, toy cars, LEGO bricks, blocks, cookie cutters, marbles (let kids roll them around with paper in a box), and, of course, fingers. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrubber

• blubber
• rubber
• snubber