wipe off
verb
wiped off; wiping off; wipes off
1
: to clean (someone or something) by using a towel, one's hand, etc.
I wiped off the baby and took him out of the high chair.
She wiped the counters off.
2
: to remove (something) by rubbing
I wiped the food off the baby's face.
She wiped off the oil from the counter.
—often used figuratively in British EnglishMore than a billion pounds have been wiped off share prices.
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Save yourself time and elbow grease by opting for slate, wood, or vinyl flooring that is water-resistant and easy to wipe off.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Simply apply the citric acid paste to the knobs, use a toothbrush to scrub them clean, then wipe off the paste.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Dirt and scuffs wiped off easily, which helped keep them looking clean throughout the trip.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Simply apply the citric acid paste to the knobs, use a toothbrush to scrub them clean, then wipe off the paste.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
Then wipe off the cleaner with a wet rag or paper towels.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Dirt and scuffs wiped off easily, which helped keep them looking clean throughout the trip.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe off
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“Wipe off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20off. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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