cleaner

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a liquid or powder used to remove dirt from surfaces like floors or windows.

n. a chemical substance or preparation formulated for removing dirt, grease, or stains from inanimate objects.

“You should use a special glass cleaner to get the mirrors really shiny.”

“The industrial-strength cleaner proved effective at removing the stubborn oil stains that had accumulated on the garage floor over several years.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a machine used for cleaning, most commonly a vacuum cleaner.

n. an apparatus or device designed to perform a cleaning function, typically mechanical.

“I need to empty the dust bag in the vacuum cleaner before I finish the rug.”

“The new robotic cleaner navigates the living room automatically, detecting obstacles and adjusting its path to ensure every corner is reached.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. a shop where you take clothes to be professionally washed or dry-cleaned.

n. an establishment where clothing and fabrics are professionally laundered or dry-cleaned; usually used in the plural.

“I have to pick up my suit from the cleaners before the wedding on Saturday.”

“She dropped her silk dress off at the cleaners, requesting a rush service so it would be ready for the evening gala.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a person who is hired to hide evidence of a crime or clean up a mess for criminals.

n. a person hired to dispose of incriminating evidence or bodies, typically in a criminal context.

“In the movie, they called a cleaner to make sure the police found no fingerprints.”

“The thriller depicts the cold efficiency of a professional cleaner who specialises in erasing all traces of high-profile crimes before the authorities arrive.”