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Meaning of the word cleaner in English

What does cleaner mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cleaner

US /ˈkliː.nɚ/
UK /ˈkliː.nər/
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Noun

1.

a person whose job is to clean rooms or buildings

Example:
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The office cleaner comes every evening.
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We hired a professional cleaner for the house.
Synonym:
janitor custodian housekeeper charwoman scavenger
2.

a substance or device used for cleaning

Example:
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This window cleaner leaves no streaks.
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She used a special carpet cleaner to remove the stain.
Synonym:
detergent purifier sanitizer solvent scrubber

Adjective

comparative of clean; more clean

Example:
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This shirt is much cleaner than the other one.
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The air feels cleaner after the rain.
Synonym:
neater tidier purer fresher spotlesser
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