dry cleaner
Americannoun
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a business that dry-cleans garments, draperies, etc.
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a person who owns or operates such an establishment.
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a liquid solvent used in dry cleaning.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of dry cleaner
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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A nearby dry cleaner said the price of plastic garment covers had more than doubled, while a cafe owner noted a 50-percent increase in the cost of plastic cups.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
This leaves smaller companies — say, a restaurant or a dry cleaner.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026
The names roll past like pressed shirts at a dry cleaner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
A dry cleaner has said businesses just 10 miles away can charge a quarter of the price for services due to differing energy prices between regions.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
“What a trip. I’m beat. Oh, and that new dry cleaner you took my suits to last time is a moron.”
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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