sweeper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who cleans floors or other surfaces, especially using a broom or vacuum cleaner.

  - "The sweeper came every week to clean our office."
  - "My grandmother was a professional sweeper before she retired."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sweeper
cleaner , leaver , dealer , recliner

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Variants

List of all variants of sweeper that leads to same result
sweeper , sweepers , carpet sweeper , chimney sweep , chimney sweeper , chimney sweeps , vacuum cleaner , vacuum cleaners , vacuum sweeper

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Etymology

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From the Old English swēanian, meaning 'to sweep'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sweeper' is also used in cricket to describe a fielder who sweeps the ground in front of the wicket to prevent the ball from bouncing.

2. In some countries, street sweepers are often accompanied by dogs that help to find and pick up litter.

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Related Concepts

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1. cleaning: The act of making something free from dirt, dust, or other impurities.

2. janitor: A person employed to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of a building.

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Culture

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The sweeper is a common occupation and is often portrayed in literature and art as a symbol of hard work and dedication. In some cultures, sweeping is considered an important ritual for maintaining cleanliness and good health.

How to Memorize "sweeper"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person pushing a broom or vacuum cleaner across a floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of a clean, tidy environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-W-E-E-P: Sweep, Wipe, Empty, Elbow grease, Persevere.

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