cleaning — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cleaning (/ˈkliː.nɪŋ/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈkliː.nɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: removing dirt

The activity of making something free from dirt, dust, or mess.

Examples

🗣 Spring cleaning the whole flat took an entire weekend, but the fresh result felt deeply satisfying.

Etymology

From Old English ‘clæne’ (clean), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

A common household chore; ‘a clean’ can also mean a single act of cleaning.

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Tags: home, chore

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