English · Word Candidate

Hoover

/ˈhuːvə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Hoovers · hoovering

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A vacuum cleaner of the Hoover brand.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A member of the Hoovers.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.

NounRegister: UK

Examples

"What do you do about dogs that don't like Hoovers?" […] At the first opportunity place the Hoover in the area where your dog is lying calmly, and since it is normally the noise that sends it into those fits of anger, it should be unconcerned with a silent machine. Continue to place the Hoover in th

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To clean (a room, etc.) with a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of the brand.

VerbRegister: UK

Examples

I need to hoover this room.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Hoover” mean?

A vacuum cleaner of the Hoover brand.

Is “Hoover” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.