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• carpet sweeper
  carpet sweeper

  noun

  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.
• carpet-sweeper
  carpet-sweeper

  noun

  a household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets

carpet sweeper

American  

noun

1. 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.

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carpet-sweeper British  

noun

1. a household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets

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Etymology

Origin of carpet sweeper

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The opera’s second act begins with a scene showing Anne at home with Susan, using an old-fashioned carpet sweeper.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2020

“I love my carpet sweeper music,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2020

One of the most popular non-electrical labour-saving devices was the mechanical carpet sweeper, which first went on sale in Britain in 1889.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2018

But should the bedroom tea-maker, the carpet sweeper and the hostess trolley be consigned to the dustbin of history?

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2018

Use the carpet sweeper, being careful not to knock the furniture nor to jar the bed.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam