Meaning of the word "vacuum cleaner" in English

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vacuum cleaner

US /ˈvæk.juːm ˌkliː.nər/

UK /ˈvæk.juːm ˌkliː.nər/

an electrical appliance that cleans floors, carpets, and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt

Example:

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I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner for the house.

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She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the carpet.

Synonym:

hoover sweeper

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