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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for vacuum cleaner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vacuum cleaner was in 1903

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Cite this Entry

“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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