janitorial — relating to the work of cleaning and maintaining a building
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the work of cleaning and maintaining a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒænɪˈtɔːriəl/
Example Sentences
- The janitorial team accidentally locked themselves in the supply closet and had to call for help.
- Our company contracts with a professional janitorial service.
- The janitorial budget was increased to improve office cleanliness.
janitorial
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdʒænɪˈtɔːriəl/]
relating to the work of cleaning and maintaining a building
a uniformed janitor pushes a rolling cart filled with cleaning supplies down the hallway. He stops to mop the floor with professional equipment while his cart holds spray bottles, towels, and cleaning tools. The freshly mopped sections of the floor gleam with cleanliness compared to the areas not yet cleaned. Office workers walk carefully around the wet floor area, acknowledging the maintenance work in progress. A supervisor nearby checks off items on a maintenance checklist while observing the cleaning process. the work of cleaning and maintaining a building
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin janitor, derived from ianua (door), originally meaning doorkeeper or caretaker. The suffix -ial was added to form the adjective meaning 'relating to maintenance or custodial work'.
Breakdown
janitor (doorkeeper, caretaker, from Latin ianua 'door') + -ial (relating to, pertaining to).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The janitorial team accidentally locked themselves in the supply closet and had to call for help.”
“Our company contracts with a professional janitorial service.”
“The janitorial budget was increased to improve office cleanliness.”
“She started in janitorial work but eventually became the building manager.”
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