Cleanup
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of making a place clean or tidy, or the removal of dirt, mess, or unwanted materials. It can also refer to a comprehensive reform or improvement.
“The cleanup operation after the flood took several weeks to complete.”
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Compound word combining CLEAN and UP; watch for the double E
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