Hoover bag

Hoover bag

/ˈhuːvə bæɡ/
Noun General British

British term for vacuum cleaner bag.

Etymology & History

British vacuum cleaner bag. British cleaning product. Hoover brand British genericized. Dust bag British appliance part. Reflects British brand name generalization.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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