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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA tidying-up job, often a big or organized one.
Common pairings
cleanup crew
beach cleanup
cleanup effort
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Word forms
- Plural
- cleanups
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Etymology
A deverbal formed from clean up.
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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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