mopper

Thân thiện

A janitor uses a mopper to clean the hallway floor.

Definition

Noun: A person whose job is to clean floors or other surfaces using a mop.

Usage

The word "mopper" specifically refers to a human worker performing the task of mopping. It is a straightforward agent noun derived from the verb "to mop."

Examples

• The janitor hired an additional mopper for the large school cafeteria.
• After the spill, a mopper was quickly called to clean the supermarket aisle.
• She worked as a mopper in the hospital, ensuring the hallways were sanitized.

Advanced Usage

• While "mopper" typically refers to a person, in highly specialized or informal contexts, it could theoretically describe a machine designed for automatic mopping, though "floor scrubber" or "automatic mop" are more common terms.

Variants and Related Words

• Mop (noun): The cleaning tool consisting of a bundle of thick strings or a sponge attached to a long handle.
• Mop (verb): The action of cleaning or wiping a surface with a mop.
• Mopping (gerund/noun): The activity or process of cleaning with a mop.

Synonyms

• Floor cleaner
• Custodian (broader term)
• Janitor (broader term)
• Cleaner (general term)

Related Phrases

• To mop up: This phrasal verb means to clean a liquid spill with a mop. It can also be used figuratively to mean finishing the last parts of a task.
  • Example (literal): The staff had to mop up the water from the leak.
  • Example (figurative): The general sent troops to mop up the last enemy resistance.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a worker who uses a mop to clean a surface