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Definition of cleaner

cleaner

/ˈkliːnɚ/
clean · er
Plural:cleaners
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cleaner Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

More free from dirt, marks, or impurities; comparative form of clean.

Example

"The city air has become noticeably cleaner since the introduction of stricter emissions standards."

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• noun

1

A person employed to clean the interior of buildings, offices, or homes.

Example

"The office cleaner arrives every evening after the staff have gone home."

2

A chemical substance, solution, or mechanical device used for removing dirt, stains, or impurities.

Example

"She used a mild citrus-based cleaner to wipe down the kitchen countertops."

3

A commercial establishment where clothes and fabrics are dry-cleaned (often used in the plural).

Example

"He dropped his winter coat off at the cleaner on his way to the train station."

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• Rhymes for cleaner

• Nearby Words

claymation
clean
cleanable
cleaner
cleaners
cleanhearted
cleaning

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cleaner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cleaner
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