vacuuming

word · lemma: vacuum

Definition

The act of cleaning floors or carpets using a vacuum cleaner, which sucks up dust and dirt.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to household cleaning with an electric vacuum cleaner. Collocates with 'do the vacuuming', 'vacuuming the carpet'. More common in American English than 'hoovering' (British English).

Example Sentences

She is vacuuming the living room.

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I finished vacuuming the carpet.

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Mom does the vacuuming every Saturday.

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Could you take care of the vacuuming this week?

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After vacuuming, the air smells so much cleaner.

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My allergies got better after regular vacuuming.

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