vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, the global household robot market was valued at about $41 billion last year, largely driven by robotic vacuum cleaners, and the market is expected to grow around 20 percent annually through 2027.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Sweep the dirt into a dustpan or suction it with your vacuum cleaner.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The first Whirlwind vacuum cleaner was invented in Chicago, too.
—Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, the global household robot market was valued at about $41 billion last year, largely driven by robotic vacuum cleaners, and the market is expected to grow around 20 percent annually through 2027.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Sweep the dirt into a dustpan or suction it with your vacuum cleaner.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The first Whirlwind vacuum cleaner was invented in Chicago, too.
—Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vacuum cleaner
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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