Synonyms for
Cleanup
Definition
The act of cleaning up or tidying a place.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- aftermath cleanup
- disaster cleanup
- oil spill cleanup
- site cleanup
- post-event cleanup
- emergency cleanup
- house cleanup
Word family
Usage note
The noun 'cleanup' is often used informally. The phrasal verb 'clean up' is more common in general usage. Be mindful of the context when choosing between the noun and the phrasal verb.
Example sentences
- We did a cleanup of the park to make it more beautiful.
- My mom told me to cleanup my room before I can play outside.
- We need to do a cleanup of the beach to remove the trash.
- The janitor came to cleanup the classroom after the students left.
- I always try to do a cleanup of my desk before I leave work.
Quotes
A cleanup a day keeps the mess away.
Cleaning up is a way of showing respect to ourselves and others.
The best way to get something done is to begin a cleanup.