scrubber

noun

scrub·​ber ˈskrə-bər How to pronounce scrubber (audio)
: one that scrubs
especially : an apparatus for removing impurities especially from gases

Examples of scrubber in a Sentence

She got a job as a pot scrubber. The scrubbers will reduce the power plant's sulfur emissions.
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This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026 Using abrasive scrubbers: Steel wool and scouring pads can scratch the surface of your bathtub, causing stains to build up faster. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026 This pack of five brushes includes a straw cleaner, a foam scrubber and three multipurpose brushes made specifically to scrub the threads around the top of your water bottle. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Use hot water and a non-abrasive scrubber or coarse salt to remove stubborn residues. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrubber

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrubber was in 1837

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“Scrubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrubber. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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