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

Its final line: "I am glad that the carpet sweepers can never erase them."

From Salon

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

From New York Times

And wash tubs, waffle irons, spice tins, carpet sweepers, rug beaters.

From Washington Times

Harold made a surreptitious attempt to break into the most promising parcel he could find, but he was ill rewarded by the inside, which happened to be a patent carpet sweeper.

From Project Gutenberg

The competition is not about producing a better robotic floor mopper or carpet sweeper.

From BBC