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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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2020

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

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

Translated this meant a run over the floor with a carpet sweeper and a change of sheets.

From Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California by Bonner, Geraldine