dry cleaning
noun
1
: the cleansing of fabrics with substantially nonaqueous organic solvents
2
: something that is dry-cleaned
Examples of dry cleaning in a Sentence
I can pick up the dry cleaning on my way home.
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The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week and consumers needing to run errands, such as dropping off dry cleaning or filling a prescription, may want to plan ahead as there may be closures on and around New Year's Day.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Made from 100% Mulberry silk, this robe is designed to handle real life—no dry cleaning required.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Dec. 2025
The cleaning techniques vary widely since some can be washed at home, while others require dry cleaning.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Outsourcing chores can sometimes add an extra item to your to-do list, as is the case with dry cleaning.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Made from 100% Mulberry silk, this robe is designed to handle real life—no dry cleaning required.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Dec. 2025
The cleaning techniques vary widely since some can be washed at home, while others require dry cleaning.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Outsourcing chores can sometimes add an extra item to your to-do list, as is the case with dry cleaning.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dry cleaning
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“Dry cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20cleaning. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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