self-cleaning

adjective

self-clean·​ing ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 

: capable of cleaning itself

a self-cleaning oven

Examples of self-cleaning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its self-cleaning roller mop scrubs with 18 newtons of downward pressure while spinning at 300 rotations per minute. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Aside from the accessible play structures and equipment, Empowerment Park has group picnic and BBQ areas, community garden beds, accessible off-street and disabled parking, shade structures and self-cleaning restrooms. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

This includes the ability to respond to the environment, grow, regenerate, change color, and even develop a self-cleaning coating. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

For example, self-cleaning plants often don’t require this care. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-cleaning

• careening
• convening
• demeaning
• housecleaning
• machining
• unmeaning
• cleaning
• gleaning
• greening
• keening
• leaning
• meaning