Dry Cleaning (Noun)
Meaning
The act of cleaning (fabrics) with a solvent other than water.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The suit required dry cleaning to remove the stubborn stain.
- She took her favorite dress to the dry cleaning service to get rid of the wine spill.
- The care label on the shirt specified that it needed dry cleaning to prevent shrinkage.
- The dry cleaning process used a chemical solvent to remove dirt and odors from delicate fabrics.
- The dry cleaning bill was higher than expected due to the intricate beading on the evening gown.