vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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That is about the equivalent of a loud vacuum cleaner.
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Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
If a household deep-clean is on your list of 2026 to-dos, then a quality vacuum cleaner is a must.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The cleaning expert recommends regularly vacuuming carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and investing in a vacuum cleaner with a good filter to pick up odor-causing loose hair and dander.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
To keep the hardwood floors shiny, contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by the Narwal S30 Pro Wet Dry vacuum cleaner.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
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Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
If a household deep-clean is on your list of 2026 to-dos, then a quality vacuum cleaner is a must.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The cleaning expert recommends regularly vacuuming carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and investing in a vacuum cleaner with a good filter to pick up odor-causing loose hair and dander.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
To keep the hardwood floors shiny, contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert swears by the Narwal S30 Pro Wet Dry vacuum cleaner.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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