chimney sweep

noun

a person whose business it is to clean out chimneys.

Also, chimney sweeper.

Origin

1605-15

Examples from the web for chimney sweep

He became a chimney sweep because he wanted to work for himself.
They are known by several aliases, including chimney sweep, chimney bat and chimney swallow.
Schedule an annual inspection, and the chimney sweep can advise on whether the chimney needs to be cleaned.
Moving an insert to clean the chimney or liner can be difficult, and is a job best left to a professional chimney sweep.
Have your chimney annually cleaned by a certified chimney sweep.
Have a certified chimney sweep clean and inspect your fireplace.
Keep the chimney clean and have it inspected yearly by a chimney sweep.
Have chimneys inspected and cleaned by a professional chimney sweep.
Chimneys and vents should be inspected and cleaned annually by a professional chimney sweep.
It is recommended that chimneys be cleaned annually by a professional chimney sweep to eliminate the build-up of creosote.

British Dictionary definitions for chimney sweep

noun

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