Meaning of the word hoover in English

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

hoover

US /ˈhuː.vɚ/
UK /ˈhuː.vər/

Noun

a vacuum cleaner, properly one made by the Hoover company.

Verb

clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.

Example:
he was hoovering the stairs