dry mop

noun

: a long-handled mop for dusting floors

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Just make sure to only use a dry mop, and stick to gentle back-and-forth movements to avoid hitting any important fridge mechanisms. — The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026 The easiest way to clean your floors is by using a spray bottle of laminate cleaner and a dry mop, a spray mop, or Swiffer with a wet pad attachment. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Always thoroughly dry mop heads, towels, and pet bedding before using them again. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dry mop

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dry mop was in 1933

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“Dry mop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mop. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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