vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
During the crime spree, authorities said Love was accused of taking more than 200 LEGO sets, about a dozen coffee makers, several vacuum cleaners, and multiple PlayStation controllers, totaling more than $30,000.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of your biggest allies against carpet beetles is your vacuum cleaner.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
As always, tons of your favorite products will be significantly marked down, including some of the best vacuum cleaners, kitchen essentials, and popular fashion finds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
During the crime spree, authorities said Love was accused of taking more than 200 LEGO sets, about a dozen coffee makers, several vacuum cleaners, and multiple PlayStation controllers, totaling more than $30,000.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of your biggest allies against carpet beetles is your vacuum cleaner.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
As always, tons of your favorite products will be significantly marked down, including some of the best vacuum cleaners, kitchen essentials, and popular fashion finds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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