Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweeper
noun
/ˈswiːpər/
Definition
A person or device that sweeps or collects dirt and debris.
Examples
- The street sweeper made the roads look clean and tidy.
- As a janitor, my job was to be the sweeper of the building every evening.
- During the festival, volunteers acted as sweepers to keep the public spaces clean.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who cleans an area by sweeping or a machine designed for cleaning surfaces.
Synonyms
- Cleaner
- Broom
- Janitor
- Custodian
