dry cleaning

noun

Definition of dry cleaning

1 : the cleansing of fabrics with substantially nonaqueous organic solvents
2 : something that is dry-cleaned

Examples of dry cleaning in a Sentence

I can pick up the dry cleaning on my way home.

Recent Examples on the Web

In apartment and house rentals, landlords are likewise starting to offer a range of support services like a concierge, dry cleaning, gym, social and common spaces, and a calendar of social events for residents. Vuyo Radebe, Quartz, "Millennials are calling BS on the benefits of owning a home," 27 Aug. 2019 The company offers a competitive pay and benefits package, a supportive management team and takes care of its employees with a concierge service including dry cleaning, meal catering, childcare arrangements or automobile services. Leigh Farr, azcentral, "MEDIUM COMPANY RANKINGS:," 13 June 2019 Pet grooming and boarding, janitorial services, fitness and sports centers, dry cleaning, laundry services on uniforms and limo services are on the list for the new tax, too. Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky auto repair, bowling centers, pet groomers brace for new sales tax plan," 4 Apr. 2018 Kapoor used voice control to ask the Assistant on a Google smart display to remind Wilson to pick up the dry cleaning in the evening. Lauren Goode, WIRED, "Google Assistant Now Lets You Send Reminders to Other People," 15 Aug. 2019 One hole was found in the left window of a dry cleaning store, underneath a tuxedo logo. Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, "Shooter opens fire with semi-automatic weapon, wounding 2 men outside Marquette Park barbershop," 9 June 2019 Drop off your tailoring, dry cleaning and shoes for repair. Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Spaz out in Solon with games, food and the Spazmatics: Valley Views," 20 July 2019 Staff has access to concierge services including dry cleaning, meal catering, child care arrangements and automobile services. Leigh Farr, azcentral, "Small Company Rankings," 13 June 2019 The pink tax is the extra amount that women pay for everyday products like razors, shampoo, haircuts, clothes, dry cleaning, and more. Beth Dreher, Good Housekeeping, "What Is the Pink Tax? If You're a Woman, It's Costing You Lots of Money Every Year," 23 May 2019

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First Known Use of dry cleaning

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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dry cleaning

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dry cleaning

: the process of cleaning cloth with special chemicals instead of water
: clothing or cloth items that have been dry-cleaned

dry cleaning

noun

Kids Definition of dry cleaning

1 : the cleaning of fabrics with a substance other than water
2 : something that has been cleaned by a dry cleaner

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