cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
Synonyms of cleansernext
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Synonyms of cleanser

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Indigo also has a skincare line – Skintervention – featuring products including mineral sunscreen, hydrating creams, and foaming face cleanser. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Has Sugar’s inherent decency become something of a moral palate cleanser for Oz’s wicked ways? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 During Prime Day, a ton of the beauty and skin-care she's vouched for is on sale, including this super rich body cream from Cyklar and a splurgy-but-worth-it foaming cleanser that balances your face's pH and skin barrier. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 June 2026 This one, for example, is designed to keep bottles upright, so there’s no need to fear messes caused by upended hair products, cleansers, and more. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was before the 12th century

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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