dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning; dry-cleans

transitive verb

: to subject to dry cleaning

intransitive verb

: to undergo dry cleaning
dry-cleanable adjective

Examples of dry-clean in a Sentence

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Check for dry-clean only: Another important reason for checking tags is to make sure your washing machine can handle the job. Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 It is also recommended to have this insert professionally dry-cleaned to be sure it’s properly maintained. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Kumar confirmed that demolition work is underway on the property’s three buildings, which include a small office structure, a dry-cleaning business, and a Japanese restaurant called Fuji Sushi. Tyler Williams, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025 Other amenities include a unit-cleaning service, private Wi-Fi networks, laundry and dry-cleaning services. Kristal Dixon, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dry-clean

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of dry-clean was in 1817

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“Dry-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry-clean. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

dry-clean

verb
ˈdrī-ˌklēn
: to clean (fabrics) with chemical solvents
dry-cleanable
-ˈklē-nə-bəl
adjective
dry cleaner noun
dry cleaning noun

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