wipe off

phrasal verb

wiped off; wiping off; wipes off

: to clean (someone or something) by using a towel, one's hand, etc.

I wiped off the baby and took him out of the high chair.

She wiped the counters off.

: to remove (something) by rubbing

I wiped the food off the baby's face.

She wiped off the oil from the counter.

—often used figuratively in British English

More than a billion pounds have been wiped off share prices.

Examples of wipe off in a Sentence

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Use a fresh, dry cloth to wipe off the shaving cream. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024 Editor's tip: For the cleanest application, make sure to wipe off any excess formula on the brush against the rim of the tube before applying. —

Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024 It’s smudged all over her face or completely wiped off. —

Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 July 2024 To remove stains: Spot clean with a spray-on stain remover applied to stains and wiped off with a microfiber cloth. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wipe off