noun

cleaner

cleaner, cleaning product

The cleaner comes once a week.

The cleaner comes once a week.

I need a stronger cleaner for this stain.

I need a stronger cleaner for this stain.

a/the cleaner ((as)) (person) a person who cleans The cleaner comes on Mondays.

a/the cleaner ((as)) (substance) a cleaning product This is a good all-purpose cleaner.

Synonyms: janitor, custodian (person); detergent, solvent (substance)

From the verb 'clean' plus the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who does something or a tool for doing something.

Think of the '-er' ending as referring to either a pERson who cleans or a powERful substance for cleaning.

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