cleaner — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows.

The cleaner worked, of course, at nights. He had to coal and light up the engine, as well as clean it, for the next day's work, which commenced with a light run to Barnham to "bring in the goods" from that station at about 6.30 a.m.

2

A device that cleans, such as the vacuum cleaner.

3

A substance used for cleaning; especially, one retailed for that purpose and meant for use on things other than one's own body.

Near-synonym: cleaning fluid

4

A professional laundry or dry cleaner (business).

I'll have to take this shirt to the cleaners.

5

A fixer; a person who disposes of bodies and evidence.

Collocations

2

1

(noun.) substance/instrument used for cleaning

ADJ

bathroom, carpet, household, oven, toilet

My mother always buys the same brand of bathroom cleaner from the supermarket.

2

(noun.) person who cleans

ADJ

hospital, office, school, street

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a preparation used in cleaning something

cleanser

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

The cleaner worked, of course, at nights. He had to coal and light up the engine, as well as clean it, for the next day's work, which commenced with a light run to Barnham to "bring in the goods" from

Wiktionary

02

Near-synonym: cleaning fluid

Wiktionary

03

I'll have to take this shirt to the cleaners.

Wiktionary

04

Mac helped me carry the vacuum cleaner.

Tatoeba · #32543

05

I'd like to send my dress to a dry cleaner.

Tatoeba · #36857

06

The tar won't come off. I'm going to have to take this skirt to the dry cleaner.

Tatoeba · #41242

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, cleaner is marked as informal, idiomatic. Watch for register when choosing this word.