noun
cleaning
KLEE-nihng
noun
1
The process or activity of removing dirt and mess from something.
"Sunday mornings are reserved for house cleaning."
"The cleaning took most of the afternoon."
How to Use Cleaning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of tidying or scrubbing something clean.
Common pairings
spring cleaning
cleaning service
cleaning products
Word Forms
cleanings plural
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Sunday mornings are reserved for house _____.