broomstick

noun

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

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With Italy’s Tuscany region bathed in golden light, the race looked like a cross between a Star Wars speeder race and students on broomsticks at Hogwarts. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025 Security camera footage showed that the evidence room was routinely accessed by unauthorized individuals, who used the broomstick and hole in the wall to go in and out of the room, according to Crocker. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 After casting a spell over moviegoers during the holidays and scooping up several Academy Award nominations, Wicked is ready to ride its broomstick into your living room. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Another image showed a broomstick that was used to access the evidence room. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broomstick

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 29 May. 2025.

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broomstick

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

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