Definition

A product used to remove dirt, grease, or stains from surfaces or skin.

Example

She used a gentle cleanser to wash her face every morning.

Conversation

Have you tried that new facial cleanser I recommended?

Not yet, but I’ve heard great things about it.

I really think it makes a difference for my skin.

I’ll definitely give it a shot this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cleanser → It is formed from "clean" (from Old English *clæne*, meaning free from dirt or impurities) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A cleanser is something that cleans or a person who cleans.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that makes things 'free from dirt' ('clean') — that's what a cleanser does.

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