self-cleaning
adjective
self-clean·ing
ˌself-ˈklē-niŋ 
: capable of cleaning itself
a self-cleaning oven
Examples of self-cleaning in a Sentence
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Many modern varieties, such as the Supertunia series, are self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading and minimal maintenance.
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
This grooming brush is designed for both long and short-haired pets and features a self-cleaning mechanism.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 13 May 2026
For the PurSteam SteamTech Elite, our tester focused on its LED display and digital controls, the steam-burst feature for deeper wrinkles and the self-cleaning function for this review.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Plants are self-cleaning, producing an endless supply of vibrant blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Some showerheads even have self-cleaning designs that limit mineral buildup or employ antimicrobial technology.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The mayor's office said the new public bathroom in West Harlem will be free to use, fully accessible and self-cleaning.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025
The key features of this vacuum are its lightweight design, self-cleaning and tangle-resistant brush roll, plus its slender silhouette for maneuvering under furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
This grooming brush is designed for both long and short-haired pets and features a self-cleaning mechanism.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 13 May 2026
For the PurSteam SteamTech Elite, our tester focused on its LED display and digital controls, the steam-burst feature for deeper wrinkles and the self-cleaning function for this review.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Plants are self-cleaning, producing an endless supply of vibrant blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Some showerheads even have self-cleaning designs that limit mineral buildup or employ antimicrobial technology.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The mayor's office said the new public bathroom in West Harlem will be free to use, fully accessible and self-cleaning.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025
The key features of this vacuum are its lightweight design, self-cleaning and tangle-resistant brush roll, plus its slender silhouette for maneuvering under furniture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Self-cleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cleaning. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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