English · Daily Life
cleaning
/ˈkliː.nɪŋ/
[/ˈkliː.nɪŋ/]
removing dirt
Beginnernoun
Definition
The activity of making something free from dirt, dust, or mess.
Example
Spring cleaning the whole flat took an entire weekend, but the fresh result felt deeply satisfying.
Spring cleaning the whole flat took an entire weekend, but the fresh result felt deeply satisfying.
Etymology
From Old English 'clæne' (clean), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
A common household chore; 'a clean' can also mean a single act of cleaning.