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Definition of cleaning

cleaning

/ˈkliː.nɪŋ/
clean · ing
Adverb:cleanly
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Plural:cleanings
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Adjective:clean
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Past Simple:cleaned
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Past Participle:cleaned
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Present Participle:cleaning
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cleaning Lexical Profile

cleaning Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action, process, or work of making something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances.

Example

"The entire house needed a thorough cleaning before the guests arrived."

2

A routine dental procedure in which plaque, tartar, and stains are removed from the teeth.

Example

"She scheduled a dental checkup and a routine cleaning for next Tuesday."

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• verb

1

To make something free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing (present participle of clean).

Example

"He spent the afternoon cleaning the kitchen counters and mopping the floor."

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• Rhymes for cleaning

• Nearby Words

cleaner
cleaners
cleanhearted
cleaning
cleanish
cleanliness
cleanly

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