Definition of vacuum cleaner
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction — called also
vacuum sweeper
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The invention of the vacuum cleaner is generally credited to Hubert Cecil Booth.
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So emptying a bagless vacuum cleaner is, in theory, a slightly messy task.
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As well as smartphones, Xiaomi has hundreds of other products, from vacuum cleaners to electric bicycles, and even owns 30% of a small bank.
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Setting up your campsite is easy, thanks to the available roof rack, exclusive hands-free sliding doors and power tailgate, and built-in vacuum cleaner.
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Like the vacuum cleaner, as his mother discovered to her dismay.
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Indeed, most robots used in homes today are either toys, or task-oriented—think Roomba and other robotic vacuum cleaners.
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If cleanliness really is next to godliness, then a vacuum cleaner is a religious necessity.
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For a vacuum cleaner to glide easily on a carpet, air must flow into the nozzle and through the machine.
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First Known Use of vacuum cleaner
1903
VACUUM CLEANER Defined for English Language Learners
vacuum cleaner
Definition of vacuum cleaner for English Language Learners
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: an electrical machine that cleans floors, rugs, etc., by sucking up dirt, dust, etc.
VACUUM CLEANER Defined for Kids
vacuum cleaner
Definition of vacuum cleaner for Students
: an electrical appliance for cleaning (as floors or rugs) by suction
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