vacuum cleaner — An electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and debris from floors and other surfaces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and debris from floors and other surfaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvækjuːm ˈkliːnər/
Example Sentences
- My cat is absolutely terrified of the vacuum cleaner and hides under the bed whenever I turn it on.
- The new vacuum cleaner is so quiet that I can actually watch TV while cleaning.
- I accidentally vacuumed up my earring with the vacuum cleaner yesterday.
vacuum cleaner
NOUN[/ˈvækjuːm ˈkliːnər/]
An electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and debris from floors and other surfaces
An electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and debris from floors and other surfaces
The vacuum cleaned the room faster than the old broom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Vacuum derives from Latin vacuus, meaning 'empty' or 'vacant'. Cleaner comes from the English verb clean with the agent suffix -er. The compound term vacuum cleaner emerged in the late 19th century to describe mechanical devices that use suction to remove dust and debris from surfaces.
Breakdown
vacuum (from Latin vacuus, 'empty') + clean- (English verb, 'to make clean') + -er (agent suffix, 'one that does')
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📝Examples
“My cat is absolutely terrified of the vacuum cleaner and hides under the bed whenever I turn it on.”
“The new vacuum cleaner is so quiet that I can actually watch TV while cleaning.”
“I accidentally vacuumed up my earring with the vacuum cleaner yesterday.”
“Our robot vacuum cleaner has a name - we call it 'Dusty' and it's basically a family pet now.”
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