Sweeping (Noun)
Meaning
The act of cleaning with a broom.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The janitor began the sweeping of the large auditorium, working from one end to the other.
- The sound of sweeping echoed through the empty hallway as the maintenance staff worked to clean up the mess.
- After the party, the hostess spent hours doing the sweeping and cleaning up the spilled drinks and crumbs.
- The daily sweeping of the sidewalks was a necessary task to keep the streets clean and safe.
- The sweeping of the garage floor was a big job, but it was necessary to get rid of all the dirt and debris.