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

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.