Meaning of the word hoover in English
What does hoover mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoover
US /ˈhuː.vɚ/
UK /ˈhuː.vər/
Trademark
a brand name for a vacuum cleaner, often used generically to refer to any vacuum cleaner
Example:
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I need to buy a new Hoover for the house.
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Can you get the Hoover out and clean the living room?
Verb
to clean with a vacuum cleaner
Example:
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I need to hoover the carpets before the guests arrive.
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He spent the morning hoovering the entire house.