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vacuum cleaner






vacuum cleaner   
noun

Definition of vacuum cleaner

: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction

— called also vacuum sweeper




Recent Examples on the Web


//Her vacuum cleaner would become a critical piece of evidence.
— Washington Post, "The rise and fall of an Eagle Scout’s deadly fentanyl empire," 15 Sep. 2019
//Loose pet fur is a pain, which is why many of my dog-owning friends love their robotic vacuum cleaners, like those made by Roomba.
— Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, "8 reasons not to get a dog, and why I have 3," 31 May 2019
//An inspector also discovered cremated remains, including bone fragments, in a vacuum cleaner.
— oregonlive, "State inspections of funeral homes fall short in Oregon," 15 Sep. 2019
//Samsung's AirDresser was unveiled on Wednesday at IFA 2019, a trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances in Berlin, where the tech giant also showed off a new cordless vacuum cleaner and an air purification system.
— Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "Samsung's AirDresser is a smart closet that freshens your clothes," 6 Sep. 2019
//Materials that can be composted include fruits and vegetables, eggshells, coffee grounds and filters, shredded newspaper, dryer and vacuum cleaner lint, fireplace ashes, and even hair and fur.
— Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Denver Post, "How Denver residents can start composting," 25 Aug. 2019
//Fight the urge to wipe a stain (which can rub it in further), and instead grab your vacuum cleaner hose to lift the stain up, Gerson says.
— Washington Post, "ASK A DESIGNER: Choosing the right rug for the room," 6 Aug. 2019
//Later, Urshela flashed his trademark vacuum cleaner defense with a slick backhanded stop and throw to rob Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of a hit in the fifth inning.
— James Wagner, New York Times, "Gio Urshela Keeps Doing All the Little Things for the Yankees," 14 July 2019
//Akers then allegedly struck him on the bridge of his nose with the vacuum cleaner attachment, the report said.
— Amy Lieu, Fox News, "Florida woman allegedly hit husband with vacuum cleaner part: report," 28 Sep. 2018


First Known Use of vacuum cleaner

1903, in the meaning defined above



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More Definitions forvacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner

noun

English Language Learners Definition of vacuum cleaner

: an electrical machine that cleans floors, rugs, etc., by sucking up dirt, dust, etc.

vacuum cleaner

noun

Kids Definition of vacuum cleaner

: an electrical appliance for cleaning (as floors or rugs) by suction