noun
scrubber
SKRUH-buh
Scrubber (noun) means a tool or device used for scrubbing, such as a brush or sponge. Example: “Use the green scrubber for the burnt pan.”
noun
1
A tool or device used for scrubbing, such as a brush or sponge.
"Use the green scrubber for the burnt pan."
2
A device that removes pollutants or impurities from gas emissions.
"The factory installed scrubbers to cut sulfur emissions."
How to use scrubber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brush-like tool for cleaning, or an industrial device that filters pollutants out of gas.
Common pairings
pot scrubber
gas scrubber
scrubber sponge
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Word forms
- Plural
- scrubbers
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Use the green _____ for the burnt pan.
Etymology
From scrub + -er, simply meaning "something or someone that scrubs."
Synonyms
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scrub brush
scrubbing brush
Rhymes for scrubber
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What does “scrubber” mean?
The word “scrubber” means a tool or device used for scrubbing, such as a brush or sponge. In plain terms, a brush-like tool for cleaning, or an industrial device that filters pollutants out of gas.
How do you pronounce “scrubber”?
“Scrubber” is pronounced SKRUH-buh (/ˈskɹʌbɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrubber” in a sentence?
Here is “scrubber” used in a sentence: “Use the green scrubber for the burnt pan.”
What part of speech is “scrubber”?
“Scrubber” is a noun.
How many meanings does “scrubber” have?
“Scrubber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool or device used for scrubbing, such as a brush or sponge.
