noun
the operator of dry-cleaning establishment
• Syn: ↑cleaner
• Hypernyms: ↑shopkeeper, ↑tradesman, ↑storekeeper, ↑market keeper
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noun : one whose business is the dry cleaning of textiles
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1. a business that dry-cleans garments, draperies, etc.
2. a person who owns or operates such an establishment.
3. a liquid solvent used in dry cleaning.
[1895-1900]
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dry cleaner,
1. a person or business that does dry cleaning.
2. naphtha, benzine, or the like, used in dry cleaning.
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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
: a shop where clothes and other cloth items are dry-cleaned
I take my clothes to a local dry cleaner.
My wool coat is still at the dry cleaner's/cleaners.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.