pipe cleaner

noun

: something used to clean the inside of a pipe
specifically : a piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe

Examples of pipe cleaner in a Sentence

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Spider Napkin Rings Use black pipe cleaners to create adorable yet creepy napkin rings for your next Halloween party. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 To make one, fold four pipe cleaners in half and twist them to create a secure loop that's big enough to hold a napkin. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 To ensure the stem is centered, fold the tissue strip in half and place the green pipe cleaner or chenille stem at the fold. Katherine Lee, Parents, 30 July 2024 These include any excess pieces of paper, felt, pipe cleaner and used pieces of cardboard. Calvin Hong, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pipe cleaner 

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pipe cleaner was in 1861

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“Pipe cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipe%20cleaner. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pipe cleaner

noun
: a piece of flexible wire in which tufted fabric is twisted and which is used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe
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