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Definition of squeegee
squeegee
/ˈskwiːdʒiː/
squee · gee
Plural:squeegees
•Past Simple:squeegeed
•Past Participle:squeegeed
•Present Participle:squeegeeing
squeegee Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A scraping implement with a rubber-edged blade set on a handle, used for cleaning windows or removing water from flat surfaces.
Example
"The janitor used a long-handled squeegee to clear the excess water from the locker room floor."
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1
To scrape, clean, or wipe away liquid from a surface using a squeegee.
Example
"She quickly squeegeed the windshield at the gas station before getting back onto the highway."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originated in the mid-19th century, originally a nautical term for a deck-cleaning tool. It was likely formed from 'squeege', a dialectal or colloquial alteration of 'squeeze'.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Squeegee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/squeegee