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sweeper

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Noun — A person or machine that cleans by sweeping.

How to use sweeper

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

street sweeper carpet sweeper play sweeper

Etymology

From "sweep" plus the "-er" ending, from Middle English swepere.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sweeper” mean?

The word “sweeper” means a person or machine that cleans by sweeping. In plain terms, someone or something that sweeps, or (in football/soccer) a defender positioned behind the rest of the defense.

How do you pronounce “sweeper”?

“Sweeper” is pronounced SWEEP (/ˈswipɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sweeper” in a sentence?

Here is “sweeper” used in a sentence: “The street sweeper passed by early in the morning.”

What part of speech is “sweeper”?

“Sweeper” is a noun.

Where does the word “sweeper” come from?

The word “sweeper” comes from Middle English. From "sweep" plus the "-er" ending, from Middle English swepere.

How many meanings does “sweeper” have?

“Sweeper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or machine that cleans by sweeping.

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