dry cleaning

American  

noun

1. the cleaning of garments, fabrics, draperies, etc., with any of various chemicals rather than water.

2. garments for cleaning in this way.

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Other Word Forms

• dry-cleaning adjective

Etymology

Origin of dry cleaning

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The cost of haircuts, dry cleaning and internet services also rose faster than overall inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watching their dog, dropping off their dry cleaning or picking up a package are all forms of care.

From MarketWatch

In addition to mowing her lawn, he says he was asked to plan her vacations and pick up dry cleaning.

From Los Angeles Times

Across the street, Hajji watched from his empty dry cleaning shop as the road cleared.

From Barron's

Prices for personal services, such as dry cleaning and haircuts, rose 1.6%.

From BBC