vacuum cleaner
noun
: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction
called also vacuum sweeper
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment or a dry microfiber mop to get rid of dust and cobwebs.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Check out more vacuum cleaners on sale at Amazon.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
This bed vacuum cleaner has suction power of up to 16 kilopascals (Kpa), as well as 500 watts of power, that makes for quick, effective cleaning that’s deeper than a traditional handheld can go.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The latest generation of vacuum cleaners on the market boast remarkable levels of suction that make cleaning a breeze.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Check out more vacuum cleaners on sale at Amazon.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
This bed vacuum cleaner has suction power of up to 16 kilopascals (Kpa), as well as 500 watts of power, that makes for quick, effective cleaning that’s deeper than a traditional handheld can go.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The latest generation of vacuum cleaners on the market boast remarkable levels of suction that make cleaning a breeze.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vacuum cleaner
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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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