What is another word for hoover?

Common synonyms for hoover include vacuum, herberthoover, herbertclarkhoover, presidenthoover, johnedgarhoover.

What is the opposite of hoover?

Antonyms of hoover include release, expel, emit, discharge, disperse.

Synonyms for

Hoover

Verb / ˈhu:vɜ: / Another word for hoover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to clean with a vacuum cleaner

Synonyms & similar words

vacuum herberthoover herbertclarkhoover presidenthoover johnedgarhoover hoover williamhoover vacuumclean williamhenryhoover jedgarhoover vacuum clean dust sweep remove eliminate eradicate purge sanitize sterilize wash scrub polish buff shine

Synonyms by register

Formal

vacuum aspirate suction

Informal

suck up clean up suck

Literary

devour ingest consume

Antonyms

release expel emit discharge disperse scatter

Common collocations

hoover the carpet
hoover the floor
hoover up dust
hoover the rug
hoover the stairs
hoover the house

Word family

noun hoover

verb hoover

Usage note

Primarily used in British English as a verb meaning to vacuum. Can also refer to the brand name Hoover, which is often used generically. Avoid in formal American English where 'vacuum' is preferred.

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