Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

clean

[kleen] / klin /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It is time to come clean," Guterres said.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

"She has such clean ball striking. She could take years off and once she steps on the court she could probably find her rhythm and timing again," said the 19-year-old Canadian.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Critics said this asymmetry—taking small steps to limit the growth of bubbles but large ones to clean it up afterward—only fueled more risk-taking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

She visited him at home in L.A. just before she died and he came away believing she was clean and primed to mount a comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

I saw another world up there, clean and fresh smelling, but with nothing to feed any of us.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




Vocabulary lists containing clean


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "clean" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com