free from dirt, dust, or mess
After washing his hands, Tom felt that they were clean again.
The hotel room looked clean and welcoming when we arrived.
to remove dirt or unwanted things from something so it becomes tidy or safe
I need to clean my room before guests arrive.
Mina cleaned the windows until they sparkled.
completely or entirely, often unexpectedly
I clean forgot your birthday and felt terrible.
The wind blew the fence clean over during the storm.
honest, fair, or free from wrongdoing, cheating, or harmful substances
It was a clean fight, and both boxers showed respect at the end.
Olympic athletes must stay clean and avoid banned drugs.
the first part of the weight-lifting move “clean and jerk”, where the barbell is lifted from the floor to the shoulders in one motion
Her clean was an impressive 110 kilograms at the competition.
Practising the clean every day helped him perfect his form.
comparative form of clean; more free of dirt or pollution
The river looks cleaner after the volunteers picked up the trash.
I feel cleaner after a long, hot shower.
a person whose job is to clean houses, offices, schools, or other buildings
The office cleaner empties the trash every evening.
They hired a cleaner to tidy the apartment before the guests arrived.
a chemical product or liquid used for removing dirt or stains
Spray some kitchen cleaner on the stove to remove the grease.
My dad used a special carpet cleaner to remove the wine stain.
