Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoover
verb
/ˈhuː.vər/
Definition
To use a vacuum cleaner to clean a surface.
Examples
- She decided to hoover the living room before the guests arrived.
- Don’t forget to hoover under the furniture as well.
- He hoovered up all the crumbs from the kitchen floor.
Meaning
In everyday language, ‘hoover’ can also mean to clean up by vacuuming.
Synonyms
- vacuum
- clean
- tidy up
