dry-clean
1 of 1verb/ˈdraɪklin/
Forms:dry-cleans,dry-cleaning,dry-cleaned,dry-cleaned
1
to clean clothing, bedding, or other fabrics using special chemicals and not water
- He decided to dry-clean his suit before the wedding.
- She took her jacket to the shop to have it dry-cleaned.
- You should dry-clean this fabric to avoid damaging it.
- I dry-cleaned my coat to remove the winter stains.
- You can dry-clean delicate fabrics like wool and cashmere.