O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

mopping

/mɒpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does mopping mean?

verb

The act of cleaning a floor or other surface with a mop, or to move something back and forth in a smooth, flowing motion, often with a soft sound.

Example

"She began mopping the kitchen floor to get it ready for the party."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for mopping

Antonyms of mopping

Rhymes with mopping