noun Uncommon

cleanup

KLEE-nuhp

Cleanup (noun) means the act of tidying up or clearing away mess, often after a specific event. Example: “The oil spill cleanup took months.”

noun

The act of tidying up or clearing away mess, often after a specific event.

"The oil spill cleanup took months."

"Volunteers organized a beach cleanup for the weekend."

How to Use Cleanup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tidying-up job, often a big or organized one.

Common pairings

cleanup crew beach cleanup cleanup effort

Word Forms

cleanups plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cleanup” mean?

The word “cleanup” means the act of tidying up or clearing away mess, often after a specific event. In plain terms, a tidying-up job, often a big or organized one.

How do you pronounce “cleanup”?

“Cleanup” is pronounced KLEE-nuhp (/ˈkliːnʌp/ in IPA).

How do you use “cleanup” in a sentence?

Here is “cleanup” used in a sentence: “The oil spill cleanup took months.”

What part of speech is “cleanup”?

“Cleanup” is a noun.

Is “cleanup” a common word?

“Cleanup” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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