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Definition of drycleaner

drycleaner

/ˈdraɪˌkliːnər/
dry · clean · er
Plural:drycleaners
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drycleaner Lexical Profile

drycleaner Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A commercial establishment or shop where clothing and textiles are cleaned using chemical solvents rather than water.

Example

"She dropped off her wool coat at the neighborhood drycleaner on her way to the train station."

2

A person whose occupation is cleaning garments and fabrics with chemical solvents instead of water.

Example

"The experienced drycleaner carefully inspected the silk dress to determine the safest way to remove the ink stain."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While the solid compound 'drycleaner' is attested, the open form 'dry cleaner' and the hyphenated 'dry-cleaner' are significantly more common in standard English. In everyday usage, the plural or possessive form ('the drycleaner's') is frequently used to refer to the shop or establishment itself.

• Nearby Words

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drydock
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drygoods

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