cleaners
cleaners Lexical Profile
cleaners Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A commercial establishment or shop where clothing and textiles are professionally washed or dry-cleaned.
"Please remember to pick up my winter wool coat from the cleaners on your way home from work."
People employed to clean the interior of houses, offices, or public buildings.
"The office cleaners arrive every evening at six o'clock to vacuum the carpets and empty the trash bins."
Chemical substances, liquids, or mechanical devices used to remove dirt, stains, or impurities from surfaces.
"Store all household cleaners and detergents in a locked cabinet out of the reach of young children."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to a commercial dry-cleaning shop, the plural form 'cleaners' is routinely used with singular meaning and preceded by 'the' (e.g., 'I dropped my coat off at the cleaners').