chimney sweep

American  

Or chimney sweeper

noun

1. a person whose business it is to clean out chimneys.

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chimney sweep British  

noun

1. a person whose job is the cleaning out of soot from chimneys

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Etymology

Origin of chimney sweep

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The film’s producers certainly would have found someone else to play Bert the chimney sweep.

From Salon

The midday post had brought an advertisement promoting the skills of a local chimney sweep.

From Literature

The chimney sweep comforts the kids by showing why their father should not be feared, but pitied.

From Slate

“A professional chimney sweep can inspect your fireplace and chimney for any damage and clean out any soot or creosote buildup,” she says.

From Seattle Times

Jim Newell is here to fill us in on Burgum’s backstory, from tuxedo-wearing chimney sweep to North Dakota governor.

From Slate