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

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

It's filled with witchy icons that every spell-caster has to have in their home—broomsticks, spell books, potions, and more. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

In one corner of the café, there’s a parking spot exclusively for broomsticks; upstairs in the games room, a smoke-breathing dragon perches over a medieval-style fireplace. — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 19 June 2026

The complaint says Sosa-Celis had a broomstick and swung it at Castro, but did not hit him. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 29 May 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