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vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
Examples of vacuum cleaner in a Sentence
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Unlike upright vacuum cleaners, this vacuum can easily fit under furniture and hard-to-reach spots thanks to its sleek and slim design.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
This Vacuum Cleaner Comes With a Ton of Attachments
Allow this vacuum cleaner to do all of the dirty work with its lightweight and cordless design.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
Robot vacuum cleaners have become increasingly popular, and the Eufy RoboVac G20 Robot Vacuum is one of the most impressive on the market today (and unfortunately not currently available for sale at Amazon).
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Tracy Wolfe, who works at a veterinary clinic, told the Guinness website earlier this month that despite his size Kevin was scared of many things and wouldn't go within 6ft of a vacuum cleaner.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 25 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 9 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
vacuum cleaner
noun
: an electrical appliance for cleaning (as floors or rugs) by suction
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