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
Check to see what your dry cleaner uses and look for one that uses alternative cleaning methods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
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
Since then, state regulators have concluded the contaminants likely migrated underground from a dry cleaner across the street.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024
“I told you the dry cleaner was closed,” calls a woman’s voice from the car.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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