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

johnedgarhoover hoover williamhoover vacuumclean williamhenryhoover vacuum jedgarhoover presidenthoover herberthoover herbertclarkhoover 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.

Example sentences

  1. I need to hoover the living room before my friends come over.
  2. Can you hoover the stairs for me?
  3. My mom always tells me to hoover my room before she comes in to check.
  4. I hoovered the car and found a missing earring.
  5. The maid will hoover the hotel room every day.

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