cyclonic vacuum
- noun
- /ˈsaɪklɒnɪk ˈvækjuːm/
- We bought a cyclonic vacuum because it didn’t require disposable bags.
Examples
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The cyclonic vacuum collects dirt and dust in a bin, making it easy to clean without bags.
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The cyclonic vacuum makes emptying the dust much easier than traditional models.
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After using the cyclonic vacuum, she noticed the carpets were much cleaner.
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The new cyclonic vacuum works wonders on carpets.
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I bought a cyclonic vacuum last week.
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After using the cyclonic vacuum, she realized how much dust it collected from the floor.
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We decided to buy a cyclonic vacuum for its efficient dust separation and easy maintenance.
Synonyms
A machine that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dust and dirt
A machine that uses spinning air to collect dust in a removable clear bin without a bag
A vacuum cleaner that uses spinning air to separate dust into a removable bin instead of a bag
A small vacuum cleaner that straps onto your back for cleaning large spaces
How Portable
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is compositionally transparent: 'cyclonic' means 'using cyclone-like action' and 'vacuum' is a cleaning appliance, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is a vacuum that uses a cyclone effect to separate dust. This modifier + noun pattern is a straightforward semantic combination and does not require idiomatic knowledge.
Etymology
The noun cyclonic vacuum comes from the image of a small cyclone of air inside the vacuum that spins very fast. The spinning air throws dust into a bin so the cleaner collects dirt 'without a bag', which is why we call it 'cyclonic' today.