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TAKE THE QUIZchimney sweep
noun
: a person whose occupation is cleaning soot from chimney flues
called also chimney sweeper
Example Sentences
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Western Lake urges everyone with a fireplace to get yearly inspections from a qualified chimney sweep, working smoke detectors and a plan in case of a fire, said Haerter.
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Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2022
Other outfit choices at the event included a beagle dressed as a chimney sweep and Maltese in a blue ball gown.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 7 Dec. 2021
As March approaches, be sure to include hiring a professional chimney sweep to your spring cleaning list.
—Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2021
As someone who came out of the NFL and lost everything and was a chimney sweep for a few months, a security guard at night.
—Marisa Schultz, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2020
Before the cooler weather hits, contact a chimney sweep or chimney service company for a professional cleaning.
—Houston Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2020
Call your local chimney sweep for a professional fireplace cleaning and keep flammable materials away from the fireplace.
—Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
This makes a professional chimney sweep's job much easier, but still necessary.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 1 Nov. 2019
Her dance alongside six chimney sweeps played right into Flannery's comedic talents.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2019
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Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2022
Other outfit choices at the event included a beagle dressed as a chimney sweep and Maltese in a blue ball gown.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 7 Dec. 2021
As March approaches, be sure to include hiring a professional chimney sweep to your spring cleaning list.
—Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 9 Feb. 2021
As someone who came out of the NFL and lost everything and was a chimney sweep for a few months, a security guard at night.
—Marisa Schultz, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2020
Before the cooler weather hits, contact a chimney sweep or chimney service company for a professional cleaning.
—Houston Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2020
Call your local chimney sweep for a professional fireplace cleaning and keep flammable materials away from the fireplace.
—Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2019
This makes a professional chimney sweep's job much easier, but still necessary.
—Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 1 Nov. 2019
Her dance alongside six chimney sweeps played right into Flannery's comedic talents.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1727, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near chimney sweep
Cite this Entry
“Chimney sweep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimney%20sweep. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.
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chimney sweep
noun
: a person who cleans soot from chimneys
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