noun
Uncommon
sweeps
Sweeps (noun) means Periods when television ratings are measured to set advertising rates. Example: “The network scheduled its biggest season finale during sweeps.”
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Periods when television ratings are measured to set advertising rates.
"The network scheduled its biggest season finale during sweeps."
How to use sweeps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe specific weeks each year when TV audience numbers are measured for ad pricing.
Common pairings
sweeps week
during sweeps
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Rhymes for sweeps
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What does “sweeps” mean?
The word “sweeps” means periods when television ratings are measured to set advertising rates. In plain terms, the specific weeks each year when TV audience numbers are measured for ad pricing.
How do you use “sweeps” in a sentence?
Here is “sweeps” used in a sentence: “The network scheduled its biggest season finale during sweeps.”
What part of speech is “sweeps”?
“Sweeps” is a noun.
Is “sweeps” a common word?
“Sweeps” is an uncommon word in modern English.
