Hoover

usgb/ˈhuːvər/
noun

A machine that cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt.

I need to buy a new hoover, the old one broke.
Visual representation of "hoover" - A machine that cleans floors and other surfaces by sucking up dust and dirt

Often appears as...

  • buy a hoover
  • use the hoover
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Brand Origin

Hoover started as a brand name but is now used generally for vacuum cleaners.

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Could you fetch the hoover from the cupboard?
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Cultural Specific

In the UK, 'hoover' is commonly used, but in other places, 'vacuum' is preferred.

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He's hoovering the carpet after spilling some crumbs.
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Informal

'Hoover' is casual; use 'vacuum cleaner' for more formal writing or speaking.

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My mum asked me to hoover the stairs before guests arrive.
Visual representation of the word "Hoover"

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