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

Recent Examples on the Web Prepare your togas and broomsticks — Paul Mescal is manifesting Barbenheimer 2.0. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 July 2024 Neville lifts off the ground with little control over his broomstick — unsurprising for his character. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Fans were impressed with the artist’s display of bravery and ability to use a broomstick like a Bo staff. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Missing the pipe for the ammunition compartment in one of their GTK Boxer armored fighting vehicles, German soldiers participating in the Noble Ledger exercise simulated one with a broomstick. Elisabeth Braw, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2016 See all Example Sentences for broomstick 

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Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

broomstick

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

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