dry cleaning
noun
1
: the cleansing of fabrics with substantially nonaqueous organic solvents
2
: something that is dry-cleaned
Example Sentences
I can pick up the dry cleaning on my way home.
Recent Examples on the Web As for care, the brand recommends spot cleaning or dry cleaning. 
Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2022 Amenities include direct access to adjacent Esterra Park with free Wi-Fi and food options, a multilevel fitness center, outdoor courtyards featuring seating, conference rooms, co-working spaces and 24-7 dry cleaning and laundry service. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Many businesses rely on commuters to spend money around the office on coffee, lunch, dry cleaning and happy hour. New York Times, 28 May 2022 The compounds included the dry cleaning solvent tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says may harm the nervous system, reproductive system, liver and kidneys, and may possibly cause cancer. Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 The tech industry, including companies large and small that offer free meals, dry cleaning and other services meant to improve employees’ lives, has faced strong criticism from workers after cutting such perks during the pandemic. Hugo Martín, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Apr. 2022 Along with rents, higher prices for services such as restaurant meals, dry cleaning and haircuts, where labor is the primary cost, tend to be stickier, or slower moving. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 Additionally, the campaign committee used nearly $1,500 in donations to pay for childcare expenses and repaying staff who had paid for Schweikert’s personal expenses, including meals, dry cleaning and airline upgrades for personal travel. Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2022 Additionally, the campaign committee used nearly $1,500 in donations to pay for childcare expenses and repaying staff who had paid for Schweikert’s personal expenses, including meals, dry cleaning and airline upgrades for personal travel. Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022 See More
Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2022 Amenities include direct access to adjacent Esterra Park with free Wi-Fi and food options, a multilevel fitness center, outdoor courtyards featuring seating, conference rooms, co-working spaces and 24-7 dry cleaning and laundry service. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Many businesses rely on commuters to spend money around the office on coffee, lunch, dry cleaning and happy hour. New York Times, 28 May 2022 The compounds included the dry cleaning solvent tetrachloroethylene, or PCE, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says may harm the nervous system, reproductive system, liver and kidneys, and may possibly cause cancer. Jonah Valdezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2022 The tech industry, including companies large and small that offer free meals, dry cleaning and other services meant to improve employees’ lives, has faced strong criticism from workers after cutting such perks during the pandemic. Hugo Martín, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Apr. 2022 Along with rents, higher prices for services such as restaurant meals, dry cleaning and haircuts, where labor is the primary cost, tend to be stickier, or slower moving. Nick Timiraos, WSJ, 14 Mar. 2022 Additionally, the campaign committee used nearly $1,500 in donations to pay for childcare expenses and repaying staff who had paid for Schweikert’s personal expenses, including meals, dry cleaning and airline upgrades for personal travel. Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2022 Additionally, the campaign committee used nearly $1,500 in donations to pay for childcare expenses and repaying staff who had paid for Schweikert’s personal expenses, including meals, dry cleaning and airline upgrades for personal travel. Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
dry cleaning
noun
1
: the cleaning of fabrics with a substance other than water
2
: something that has been cleaned by a dry cleaner