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.
Etymology
Origin of dry cleaner
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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
They’re going to put aspartame in this possibly-causing-cancer category, along with, oh, putting talcum powder on your privates, or working in a dry cleaner.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2023
“Groves walked in, unbuttoned his tunic, handed it to Nichols, and said, ‘Take this and find a dry cleaner and get it cleaned,’ ” Serber recalled.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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