sweeper
1 synonym for sweeper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or machine that cleans by sweeping.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
carpet sweeper
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.
Full origin of sweeper →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.
