cleaning
noun
an act or instance of making clean.
cleanings
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pluralof cleaning.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the coming years, Tau plans to scale up the number of cleanings and expand its service beyond San Francisco.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ninety percent of new carwashes are express operations offering automated cleanings overseen by one or two employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
