Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sweep-a-floor

Verb
/swiːp ə flɔːr/
Definition
To clean a floor by using a broom to gather dust, dirt, and debris into a pile or to remove it.
Examples
  • Before the guests arrive, make sure to sweep the floor to remove any crumbs.
  • She regularly sweeps the floor to keep her house looking neat.
  • After the craft project, the kids helped sweep the floor to clean up the mess.
Meaning
The act of tidying up a floor surface by pushing particles into a collection point, usually for easy disposal.
Synonyms
  • Clean
  • Broom
  • Clear
  • Dust