cleaning
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
cleaning means: The work of removing dirt from things or places.
noun
REMOVING DIRTA2
The work of removing dirt from things or places.
- The kitchen needs cleaning.
- I do the cleaning on Saturdays.
- Regular cleaning keeps the floor looking new.
ANIMAL AFTERBIRTHC2
The material that leaves a cow or sheep’s body after it gives birth.
- The cow passed the cleaning after giving birth.
- The farmer checked that the cleaning had come away.
- The vet examined the ewe’s cleaning.
Questions about cleaning
What does cleaning mean?
The work of removing dirt from things or places.
What is cleaning in other languages?
Türkçe: temizlik · Español: limpieza · Français: nettoyage · Deutsch: Reinigung · Italiano: pulizia · 日本語: 掃除
How do you pronounce cleaning?
It is pronounced /ˈkliːnɪŋ/.
How do you use cleaning in a sentence?
The kitchen needs cleaning. I do the cleaning on Saturdays.
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