dry mop

noun

: a long-handled mop for dusting floors

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One of the best ways to prevent scratches is to dry mop laminate floors every few days. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026 Always thoroughly dry mop heads, towels, and pet bedding before using them again. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 The easiest way to clean your floors is by using a spray bottle of laminate cleaner and a dry mop, a spray mop, or Swiffer with a wet pad attachment. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry mop

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dry mop was in 1933

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“Dry mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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