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carpet sweeper

car·pet sweep·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-pit swee-per]
    • /ˈkɑr pɪt ˈswi pər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahr-pit swee-per]
    • /ˈkɑr pɪt ˈswi pər/

Definitions of carpet sweeper words

  • noun carpet sweeper a pushable, long-handled implement for removing dirt, lint, etc., from rugs and carpets, consisting of a metal case enclosing one or more brushes that rotate. 1
  • noun carpet sweeper A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush. 0
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Origin of carpet sweeper

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Carpet sweeper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Carpet sweeper

carpet sweeper popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for carpet sweeper

noun carpet sweeper

  • vacuum — a space entirely devoid of matter.
  • vacuum cleaner — an electrical appliance for cleaning carpets, floors, etc., by suction.
All 2 Synonyms of carpet sweeper

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