noun Uncommon

Dyson

DEYE-suhn

Dyson (noun) means a vacuum cleaner that uses cyclonic suction instead of a bag, named after the brand that popularised the design. Example: “She bought a Dyson to deal with the dog hair on the carpet.”

noun

A vacuum cleaner that uses cyclonic suction instead of a bag, named after the brand that popularised the design.

"She bought a Dyson to deal with the dog hair on the carpet."

How to use Dyson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformally, a bagless cyclonic vacuum cleaner, named after the company that invented the technology.

Word forms

Dysons plural, Dysons plural

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Etymology

A patronymic English surname, from Dennis + -son, compare Tyson, Tennyson.

Rhymes for Dyson

Tyson Bryson Alyson Payson Allyson Tennyson

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dyson” mean?

The word “Dyson” means a vacuum cleaner that uses cyclonic suction instead of a bag, named after the brand that popularised the design. In plain terms, informally, a bagless cyclonic vacuum cleaner, named after the company that invented the technology.

How do you pronounce “Dyson”?

“Dyson” is pronounced DEYE-suhn (/ˈdaɪ.sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dyson” in a sentence?

Here is “Dyson” used in a sentence: “She bought a Dyson to deal with the dog hair on the carpet.”

What part of speech is “Dyson”?

“Dyson” is a noun.

Is “Dyson” a common word?

“Dyson” is an uncommon word in modern English.