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hoover

The correct spelling is hoover.

How to pronounce hoover

/ˈhuːvə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈhuːvə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Hoo-ver

The correct spelling is hoover. A vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand. For example: "I need to hoover this room."

Usage Examples

I need to hoover this room.

My husband is upstairs, hoovering.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.

verb

  1. 1.To clean (a room, etc.) with a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
  2. 2.To use a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
  3. 3.To suck in or inhale, as if by a vacuum cleaner.

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