Sweeper Definition & Meaning

sweeper
noun
  1. an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)
  2. a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet
  3. little-known nocturnal fish of warm shallow seas with an oblong compressed body

"Sweeper" in song lyrics

See how sweeper is used in real songs:

  • "Put something in my street sweeper"
    Big Tymers f/ Cadillac, Stone — Whatever
  • "I'ma take yo head with this street sweeper"
    Brotha Lynch Hung — 1 Die 1
  • "Conejo rolls tough, automatic street sweeper"
    Conejo — Fallen Angel

Usage tips for "sweeper"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sweeper" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sweeper to find words that pair well.

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