noun
cleanser
Cleanser (noun) means a substance, especially for skin or surfaces, used to clean thoroughly. Example: “She switched to a gentler facial cleanser.”
noun
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A substance, especially for skin or surfaces, used to clean thoroughly.
"She switched to a gentler facial cleanser."
How to use cleanser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cleaning product, especially one for skin or household surfaces.
Common pairings
facial cleanser
kitchen cleanser
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Word forms
- Plural
- cleansers
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English clansere, clenser and clensere, equivalent to cleanse plus -er.
Synonyms
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cleaner
cleansing agent
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cleanser” mean?
The word “cleanser” means a substance, especially for skin or surfaces, used to clean thoroughly. In plain terms, a cleaning product, especially one for skin or household surfaces.
How do you use “cleanser” in a sentence?
Here is “cleanser” used in a sentence: “She switched to a gentler facial cleanser.”
What part of speech is “cleanser”?
“Cleanser” is a noun.
What is the meaning of cleanser?
"cleanser" (noun) means a substance, especially for skin or surfaces, used to clean thoroughly.
