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:
I need to buy a new Hoover for the house.
Can you get the Hoover out and clean the living room?

Verb

to clean with a vacuum cleaner

Example:
I need to hoover the carpets before the guests arrive.
He spent the morning hoovering the entire house.