scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər How to pronounce scrubber (audio)
: one that scrubs
especially : an apparatus for removing impurities especially from gases

Examples of scrubber in a Sentence

She got a job as a pot scrubber. The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
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These scrubbers are hardworking, super powerful, and designed to tackle tough stains and messes. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024 Scrub the stovetop with a non-abrasive scrubber or soapy sponge. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024 This everyday face scrubber is expert-approved and a great pick for gently removing makeup. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2024 Start your shopping with this popular electric spin scrubber that’s on sale for $50, and make sure to add the best-selling Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner while it’s quietly discounted to $100. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrubber 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrubber was in 1837

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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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