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.
Tags: home, chore