cleanup
noun/ˈkliːnˌʌp/
Frequency rank: #7,988 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The process of making a place clean and tidy, especially after a mess or disaster.
Example sentence
The volunteers organized the cleanup of the local beach after the storm.
Synonyms & related words
- tidying
- clearing
- restoration
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