clean
adjective
free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained.
was cleaning
-
past progressiveof clean.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Charlotte was cleaning out her parents’ garage last summer when she found a box of catalogs, circa 1996–1999. dELiA*s, MoxieGirl, Alloy — they were all there.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
One day, when Davies was cleaning a client's house, she told them about her passion project.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
“Look what I found when I was cleaning the yard?” he once said, holding up a 5-pound note.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
When I finally got one, Mr. Irmis was cleaning out his closet on the last day of school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Iris swiped her hand in front of her like she was cleaning a windshield.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
