cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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My favorite cleanser is iS Clinical Cleansing Complex. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 15 May 2025 The cleanser itself is good, though, which is what matters. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025 In the mornings, after washing your face with a gentle cleanser, apply a few drops of your vitamin C serum to your face. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 This fragrant, gentle cleanser is made using essential oils that support hormonal balance through the pituitary glands. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was before the 12th century

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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