adj

janitorial

jan-ih-TAWR-ee-uhl

Janitorial (adj) means relating to the cleaning and maintenance work of a janitor. Example: “The company offers janitorial services to office buildings across the city.”

adj

Relating to the cleaning and maintenance work of a janitor.

"The company offers janitorial services to office buildings across the city."

How to use janitorial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes cleaning and building-maintenance work or services, rather than the person themselves.

Common pairings

janitorial services janitorial staff janitorial supplies

Word forms

more janitorial comparative, most janitorial superlative

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Rhymes for janitorial

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Frequently asked questions

What does “janitorial” mean?

The word “janitorial” means relating to the cleaning and maintenance work of a janitor. In plain terms, describes cleaning and building-maintenance work or services, rather than the person themselves.

How do you pronounce “janitorial”?

“Janitorial” is pronounced jan-ih-TAWR-ee-uhl (/dʒæn.ɪˈtɔːɹ.i.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “janitorial” in a sentence?

Here is “janitorial” used in a sentence: “The company offers janitorial services to office buildings across the city.”

What part of speech is “janitorial”?

“Janitorial” is an adjective.