English Explanatory Dictionary

street sweeper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is employed to sweep streets, pavements, and gutters, keeping them clear of litter.
  2. A machine used to sweep streets.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹit ˌswipɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-street sweeper.wav

Word forms

street sweeper street sweepers street-sweeper

Synonyms

metro aide roadsweeper scaffie scaffy scavenger street cleaner streetcleaner whitewing
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