plural cleaners
1
a
: one whose work is cleaning
b
: dry cleaner
also
: a dry-cleaning shop
—usually used in plural
2
: a preparation for cleaning
3
: an implement or machine for cleaning
see also take to the cleaners
Examples of cleaner in a Sentence
He recommends using baking soda as a general household cleaner.
a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 19 July 2025
But a glass cleaner is always a fantastic solution, too.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Don’t forget to pick up some jewelry cleaner to keep all your valuables sparkly and shiny.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
The pool cleaner’s waterline skimming feature is a massive time saver.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleaner. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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cleaner
noun
clean·er
ˈklē-nər 
1
: one whose work is cleaning
2
: a substance used for cleaning
3
: a device or machine for cleaning
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