vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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Carpets and hard floors are no match for the suction power of this Shark upright vacuum cleaner.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Check the instructions on your vacuum for its use on powders, says Ellis, as some vacuum cleaners cannot handle the fine particles, and others may blow the dust everywhere.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
These sci-fi machines range from humanoid robots to autonomous mowing and vacuum cleaners and more substantial industrial robots performing critical tasks.
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Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our team at PCMag has been busy rounding up the best Prime Day tech deals, including deep discounts on Dyson vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and hair styling devices.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Check the instructions on your vacuum for its use on powders, says Ellis, as some vacuum cleaners cannot handle the fine particles, and others may blow the dust everywhere.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
These sci-fi machines range from humanoid robots to autonomous mowing and vacuum cleaners and more substantial industrial robots performing critical tasks.
—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our team at PCMag has been busy rounding up the best Prime Day tech deals, including deep discounts on Dyson vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and hair styling devices.
—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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