dry-clean
verb
ˈdrī-ˌklēn 
dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning; dry-cleans
transitive verb
: to subject to dry cleaning
intransitive verb
: to undergo dry cleaning
dry-cleanable
ˈdrī-ˈklē-nə-bəl
adjective 
Word History
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
dry-clean
verb
ˈdrī-ˌklēn
dry-cleaned; dry-cleaning
: to clean (fabrics) with chemicals instead of water
dry-clean
verb
as in to launder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- launder
- wash
- rinse
- vacuum
- dust
- scrub
- shampoo
- wipe
- clean
- brush
- mop
- swab
- sponge
- sweep
- comb
- decontaminate
- cleanse
- scour
- disinfect
- purify
- purge
- deterge
- sanitize
- muck (out)
- deodorize
- turn out
- freshen
- brighten
- tidy
- sweeten
- GI
- spruce (up)
- unclutter
- straighten (up)
- pick up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- muddy
- pollute
- dirty
- discolor
- taint
- defile
- stain
- soil
- begrime
- blacken
- besmirch
- sully
- spot
- foul