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Hoover
/ˈhuːvər/noun / verb
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As a noun, Hoover refers to a brand of vacuum cleaner, particularly the upright models popularized in the early 20th century. As a verb, it means to clean a surface using a vacuum device, often generically for any vacuuming activity, showcasing how brand names can seep into everyday language and become verbs of convenience.
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Surprisingly, the Hoover Company wasn't the original inventor of the vacuum cleaner; they acquired the patent from Ohio janitor Murray Spangler in 1908, and within just 14 years, 'hoover' was commonly used as a verb in British English, turning a brand into a household word faster than you can say 'suck it up.'
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