as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a kitchen shelf loaded with household cleaners

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cleaner But also to the hotel workers, florists, restaurants, construction crews, cab drivers, stylists, seamstresses, rental companies, cleaners — the number of people required to mount, oversee and break down these enormous events is incalculable. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The Environmental Protection Agency has been directed to remove all household hazardous waste from properties affected by the fires, removing products like paints, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, larger asbestos debris and batteries. Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 Use soap or gentle cleaners designed for these surfaces instead. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 Bronx prosecutors handling the attack on the MTA cleaner are expected to bring their evidence to a grand jury before he’s indicted, officials said. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cleaner 

Thesaurus Entries Near cleaner

Cite this Entry

“Cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaner. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on cleaner

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!