detergent — Cleaning the House detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ noun CEFR A2 A soap-like substance used for cleaning things. “Add some detergent to the water before you mop.” Related words in this scene floorbucketapronwindowvacuumdustmopspongetidybroomdustpanclothpolishwipescrubtrashdusterspraydirtymessysweepdryhooverglovesstainragbin bagrinsedirtmesscobwebshinewringsqueeze Practice this word Create worksheet