cleanser

[ klen-zer ]

noun

1. a preparation for cleansing, as a liquid or powder for scouring sinks, bathtubs, etc., or a cream for cleaning the face.
2. a person or thing that cleanses.
3. Chiefly Eastern New England. a dry-cleaning establishment.

cleanser

/ ˈklɛnzə /

noun

1. a cleansing agent, such as a detergent

Word History and Origins

Origin of cleanser¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English clǣnsere; cleanse, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Standard hair cleansers will be too harsh on your face and can dry out the skin and whiskers.

From Popular-Science

For reference, the warm bath and the placebo were exactly the same, aside from a bit of skin cleanser.

From Popular-Science

Separating technical gear out to use this special cleanser takes time, but I only do it about once a week.

From Outside Online

Mothers changed diapers infrequently by modern standards and hand-washed them using boiling water and irritating cleansers.

From Time

JER sold fitness equipment, trash bags, foam skin cleanser, copy paper and even living room sofas, according to receipts obtained by Voice of San Diego from San Diego County auditors.

From Voice of San Diego

The Master Cleanser though may veer a little close to Reverend Moon for some.

From The Daily Beast

Water, brush and rags and every available cleanser used until they would pass.

From Project Gutenberg

A third ant approaches and joins in the friendly task, but soon abandons the field to the original cleanser.

From Project Gutenberg

For removing the ink on the thumb or finger a towel and alcohol cleanser are sufficient.

From Project Gutenberg

Only a pint of solution is needed for this purpose, following the act a larger douche is used as a cleanser.

From Project Gutenberg

For a slight clean cut or scratch, a good cleanser is pure water.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• deodorant
• detergent
• purifier
• soap