vacuum cleaner

noun

: a household appliance for cleaning floors, carpets, upholstery, etc. by suction

called also vacuum sweeper

Examples of vacuum cleaner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By Ayesha Javed May 30, 2024 7:32 AM EDT Dyson made its name with the world’s first bagless vacuum cleaner, which soon became a status symbol. Ayesha Javed, TIME, 30 May 2024 But not to worry, as the vacuum cleaner has four cleaning modes (auto, spot, edge, and manual) to target different messes on your floor. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for vacuum cleaner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vacuum cleaner was in 1903

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“Vacuum cleaner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vacuum%20cleaner. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

vacuum cleaner

noun
: an electrical appliance for cleaning (as floors or rugs) by suction

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