Sweeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweeper

 

[ ˈswiːpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning equipment

A sweeper is a person or device that cleans floors by collecting dust and dirt into a container. Sweepers are commonly used in households, offices, and public spaces to maintain cleanliness.

Synonyms

cleaner, dust collector, floor sweeper.

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Word Description / Examples
sweeper

Repeats the first 'sweeper' entry as it's the same word.

  • The city deployed a street sweeper to clean the roads after the parade
cleaner

Can refer to a person or a device that cleans various surfaces and objects, not limited to floors. It has a general application.

  • Maria works as a cleaner at the office building
dust collector

Usually refers to an industrial machine or device used to collect and remove dust from the air in industrial settings or workshops.

  • The woodshop installed a dust collector to manage the sawdust generated by the machines
floor sweeper

Specifically refers to a tool or machine designed for sweeping floors; more specific than 'sweeper'.

  • The janitor used a floor sweeper to clean the gymnasium

Examples of usage

  • The sweeper comes with different attachments for cleaning different types of surfaces.
  • She hired a professional sweeper to clean her house before the party.
  • The mechanical sweeper efficiently cleaned the streets in the early morning.
  • Using a sweeper regularly can help prevent dust allergies.
  • I need to empty the container of the sweeper before I start cleaning again.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweeper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 varredor

🇮🇳 झाड़ू लगाने वाला

🇩🇪 Kehrer

🇮🇩 penyapu

🇺🇦 прибиральник

🇵🇱 zamiatacz

🇯🇵 掃除人 (そうじにん)

🇫🇷 balayeur

🇪🇸 barrendero

🇹🇷 süpürücü

🇰🇷 청소부 (청소부)

🇸🇦 منظف

🇨🇿 zametač

🇸🇰 zametač

🇨🇳 清扫工 (qīngsǎo gōng)

🇸🇮 pometalec

🇮🇸 sópari

🇰🇿 сыпырғыш

🇬🇪 მომწმენდი

🇦🇿 süpürgəçi

🇲🇽 barrendero

Etymology

The word 'sweeper' originated from the verb 'sweep', which dates back to Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. The concept of using a device or person to sweep floors has been around for centuries, evolving from manual brooms to modern mechanical sweepers. The importance of cleanliness led to the development of various types of sweepers to efficiently clean different surfaces.

See also: sweep, sweeping, sweepstakes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,266, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.