adj

scrubbed

Scrubbed (adj) means Cleaned thoroughly by scrubbing. Example: “The freshly scrubbed counters gleamed in the morning light.”

adj

Cleaned thoroughly by scrubbing.

"The freshly scrubbed counters gleamed in the morning light."

Cancelled, especially a planned launch or mission.

"The rocket launch was scrubbed at the last minute."

How to use scrubbed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither thoroughly cleaned, or (of an event/plan) called off.

Common pairings

scrubbed clean launch scrubbed

more scrubbed comparative, most scrubbed superlative

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The freshly _____ counters gleamed in the morning light.

From scrub + -ed.

rubbed dubbed clubbed stubbed

What does “scrubbed” mean?

The word “scrubbed” means cleaned thoroughly by scrubbing. In plain terms, either thoroughly cleaned, or (of an event/plan) called off.

How do you use “scrubbed” in a sentence?

Here is “scrubbed” used in a sentence: “The freshly scrubbed counters gleamed in the morning light.”

What part of speech is “scrubbed”?

“Scrubbed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “scrubbed” have?

“Scrubbed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cleaned thoroughly by scrubbing.