Synonyms for sweepings

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refuse · dirt

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Material that is swept up.

Example sentences

• refuse I didn't really think Tom would refuse to do that.
• dirt Ziri's clothing didn't have a bit of dirt on them.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

dirt¹

6 letters

refuse²

7 letters

rubbish²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (refuse² = 2 syllables).