maintenance-free
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of maintenance-free
Example Sentences
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"I've got a friend who has had some for about eight years, and it's not maintenance-free because once a week she goes out and hoovers it," he added.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
Boasting a maintenance-free lifestyle, Mirabella provides services such as weekly housekeeping, 24-hour concierge, transportation and home maintenance.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Once a week you should remove the lid of your bottle garden for up to 15 minutes to let in some fresh air, otherwise your bottle garden is fairly maintenance-free.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2021
I think Byar is on to something with the Volta’s marriage of a maintenance-free shaft drive, an all-in-one hub motor, and fresh industrial design.
From The Verge ● Jul. 17, 2019
The challenge, artists say, comes in creating work that will be relatively maintenance-free and durable enough to withstand freezing winters, sweltering summers and thousands of passengers brushing past daily.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2019
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