dry mop

noun

1. dust mop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dry mop¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

An elderly waitress who was cleaning the floor with a dry mop said, “Seat yourself, I’ll be right with you,” and Carol found a table.

From The New Yorker

The Slim 2 features tangle-free suction that’s great for picking up pet hair, as well as a dry mop feature and selective cleaning modes for various messes.

From Salon

As I said, I typically parent with great gobs of patience and compassion, so I have become a master of something called a “Swiffer,” a dry mop with magical, almost godlike powers.

From Los Angeles Times

Often I’d find myself casing it like a new clean, squinting down at the grey rubber flooring and wondering whether a wet or dry mop would be best.

From The Guardian

I followed the janitor pushing his dry mop along the floor as people carrying travel bags danced around him or found seats.

From Literature