broomstick

noun

broom·​stick ˈbrüm-ˌstik How to pronounce broomstick (audio)
ˈbru̇m-
: the long thin handle of a broom

Examples of broomstick in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of broomstick was in 1663

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“Broomstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broomstick. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

broomstick

noun
broom·​stick -ˌstik How to pronounce broomstick (audio)
: the handle of a broom

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