cleaning

[US]/ˈkli:nɪŋ/
[UK]/'klinɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of removing dirt or impurities, especially from clothes.

Phrases & Collocations

cleaning up

cleaning equipment

cleaning agent

chemical cleaning

dry cleaning

ultrasonic cleaning

cleaning machine

cleaning supplies

air cleaning

gas cleaning

acid cleaning

surface cleaning

cleaning fluid

cleaning solution

tank cleaning

cleaning room

blast cleaning

cleaning plant

do some cleaning

mechanical cleaning

Example Sentences

she was cleaning the upstairs.

finished cleaning the room.

the cleaning woman came on Fridays.

This room needs cleaning up.

An abrasive material is unsuitable for cleaning baths.

a general-purpose cleaning fluid

cleaning of the machine should include clearance of blockages.

a kitchen made spotless by the ministrations of a cleaning lady.

he managed to root out the cleaning kit.

equipment used in cleaning up oil leaks.

I can make a start on cleaning up.

cleaning may consist of a quick dust or whip round.

You did a beautiful job of cleaning up the kitchen.

a periodic fit of cleaning up one's desk

a cleaning device that sucks up dirt.

Real-world Examples

You must give the horse a thorough cleaning every day.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

It just needs a little cleaning up.

Source: Volume 3

But this is spring cleaning for the cells.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

I think the building just needs a good cleaning.

Source: Travel Across America

Matt sometimes helps his mother do the cleaning.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Hey Vicki. Have you seen the dry cleaning?

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

Maybe we're finally cleaning up the streets.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

You've got some more cleaning to do.

Source: Mr. Bean's Holiday Original Soundtrack

Dude, offer to pay for her dry cleaning.

Source: G G Gyypsy

You really should be cleaning from top to bottom.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now