Synonyms for

Mop

Verb / mɑ:p / Another word for mop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tool used for cleaning floors, typically made of absorbent material.

Synonyms & similar words

mopup mow swab swob pout wipeup broom swab sponge rag cleaner duster scrubber brush rag wipe

Synonyms by register

Formal

cleanse purify sanitise

Informal

wipe swab clean up

Literary

lave wash

Antonyms

dry neglect ignore leave abandon disregard

Common collocations

  • mop the floor
  • mop up spills
  • mop the kitchen
  • mop the bathroom
  • mop the deck
  • mop the windows

Word family

noun mop
verb mop

Usage note

The verb 'mop' primarily refers to cleaning a floor with a mop. It can also be used figuratively to mean to clean up or deal with a mess.

Example sentences

  1. I used a mop to clean up the spilled water.
  2. She used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.
  3. The janitor used a mop to clean the cafeteria.
  4. I need to buy a new mop for the bathroom.
  5. He mopped the floor with a wet mop.

Quotes

  • Cleanliness is next to godliness, except on Earth, where it is next to impossible. - Unknown
  • Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing. - Phyllis Diller
  • A place for everything, everything in its place. - Benjamin Franklin

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