Hoovered: meaning, definitions and examples

🧹
Add to dictionary

hoovered

 

[ ˈhuːvərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning appliance

Hoovered refers to the act of cleaning floors or carpets using a vacuum cleaner, often specifically the brand name Hoover. It implies the process of sucking up dirt and debris with the machine’s suction power. The term has become synonymous with vacuuming in some English-speaking regions.

Synonyms

cleaned, sucked up, vacuumed

Examples of usage

  • I hoovered the living room before the guests arrived.
  • She hoovered the car interior to remove all the crumbs.
  • After the party, he hoovered the entire house.
  • Make sure to hoover under the couch.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoovered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aspirado

🇮🇳 वैक्यूम किया गया

🇩🇪 abgesaugt

🇮🇩 disedot

🇺🇦 пропилососений

🇵🇱 odkurzone

🇯🇵 掃除された

🇫🇷 aspiré

🇪🇸 aspirado

🇹🇷 vakumlanmış

🇰🇷 흡입된

🇸🇦 تم شفطه

🇨🇿 vysátý

🇸🇰 vysatý

🇨🇳 吸尘

🇸🇮 povlečen

🇮🇸 soginn

🇰🇿 сорылған

🇬🇪 გადაწოვილი

🇦🇿 sorulmuş

🇲🇽 aspirado

Word origin

The term 'hoovered' comes from the brand name Hoover, which became well-known for its vacuum cleaners. The brand was established in the early 20th century, particularly gaining popularity in the UK and the US. The use of the name as a verb to mean vacuuming is an example of a generic trademark, where a brand name becomes synonymous with a product type. This phenomenon occurs when a product is so dominant in its category that consumers use its name as the common term for all products in that category. The use of 'hoover' in this way reflects the significant impact of the Hoover Company on the household cleaning market. Over the years, the verb has been embraced uniquely in various English dialects, especially in British English, while also emphasizing the cultural influence of brands in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,417, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.