broomstick

noun

broom·​stick ˈbrüm-ˌstik 

ˈbru̇m-

: the long thin handle of a broom

Examples of broomstick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sabrina Carpenter opted for a witchy Halloween costume this year, but not in the classic pointy hat and broomstick sense of the word. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

Castro accused the man of assaulting him with a broomstick and shovel before the shooting, but investigators say footage from a nearby camera helped prove that was a lie. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Ten members of a Pennsylvania high school football team, including several coaches, face charges after a player was allegedly stomped with cleats, and jabbed in the buttocks with a broomstick. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Reed struck an officer twice in the forearm with the broomstick, which shattered upon impact with the officer’s arm. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for broomstick

• dipstick
• homesick
• joystick
• lipstick
• nonstick
• pickwick
• picnic
• redbrick
• seasick
• sidekick
• slapstick
• toothpick

Kids Definition

broomstick

noun

broom·​stick -ˌstik 

: the handle of a broom