Dictionary
dry cleaning
noun
: the process of cleaning cloth with special chemicals instead of water
: clothing or cloth items that have been dry-cleaned
Full Definition of DRY CLEANING
1
: the cleansing of fabrics with substantially nonaqueous organic solvents
2
: something that is dry-cleaned
See dry cleaning defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of DRY CLEANING
1855
Rhymes with DRY CLEANING
DRY CLEANING Defined for Kids
dry cleaning
noun
Definition of DRY CLEANING for Kids
1
: the cleaning of fabrics with a substance other than water
2
: something that has been cleaned by a dry cleaner
Learn More About DRY CLEANING
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: dry coalPrevious Word in the Dictionary: dry cleanerAll Words Near: dry cleaning
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up dry cleaning? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).