noun
sweeper
SWEEP
Sweeper (noun) means a person or machine that cleans by sweeping. Example: “The street sweeper passed by early in the morning.”
noun
1
A person or machine that cleans by sweeping.
"The street sweeper passed by early in the morning."
2
A defensive position in football/soccer that plays behind the main defensive line.
"The team relied on their sweeper to clean up any missed tackles."
How to use sweeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that sweeps, or (in football/soccer) a defender positioned behind the rest of the defense.
Common pairings
street sweeper
carpet sweeper
play sweeper
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Word forms
- Plural
- sweepers
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Etymology
From "sweep" plus the "-er" ending, from Middle English swepere.
Synonyms
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carpet sweeper
Rhymes for sweeper
leper
keeper
peeper
beeper
sleeper
creeper
steeper
beekeeper
innkeeper
zookeeper
goalkeeper
shopkeeper
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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.
