chimney sweep

or chimney sweeper

noun

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

chimney sweep

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimney sweep¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

“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

Burgum began his rise to fame as a chimney sweep.

From Slate

He and his men were struggling to clean out the barrel of their mud-encrusted howitzer with a long metal brush like a chimney sweep.

From New York Times

“I’m tall and skinny, and so I’m never going to be cast as a sumo wrestler. On the bright side, when I audition for Bert the chimney sweep in a production of ‘Mary Poppins,’ I know I’ll have a leg up on any sumo wrestler who might go out for the role.

From Washington Post