chimney sweeper

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If you burn wood, you probably know to have a certified chimney sweeper clean the chimney and inspect the fireplace annually.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

A beau highwayman and a miserable chimney sweeper were to be hanged together at Newgate for their respective deserts.

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various

A chimney sweeper, called Colley, was the most active of the crew.

From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)

You have encountered a chimney sweeper, and of course you get some of the soot.

From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony

"Oh, Miss Eden, your beautiful India muslin! take care of the chimney sweeper, for heaven's sake."

From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria