noun
broomstick
BROOM-stihk
Broomstick (noun) means the handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself. Example: “He used an old broomstick to prop up the tomato plants.”
noun
1
The handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.
"He used an old broomstick to prop up the tomato plants."
2
In folklore, a broom that witches are said to fly on.
"The children dressed as witches, plastic broomsticks in hand."
How to use broomstick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe handle (or whole) of a broom, or, in stories, the magic broom witches fly on.
Common pairings
fly on a broomstick
wooden broomstick
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Word forms
- Plural
- broomsticks
- Third person singular
- broomsticks
- Past tense
- broomsticked
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Etymology
A compound of "broom" and "stick," referring first to the handle and later to the whole tool.
Synonyms
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broom handle
Frequently asked questions
What does “broomstick” mean?
The word “broomstick” means the handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself. In plain terms, the handle (or whole) of a broom, or, in stories, the magic broom witches fly on.
How do you pronounce “broomstick”?
“Broomstick” is pronounced BROOM-stihk (/ˈbɹum.stɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “broomstick” in a sentence?
Here is “broomstick” used in a sentence: “He used an old broomstick to prop up the tomato plants.”
What part of speech is “broomstick”?
“Broomstick” is a noun.
How many meanings does “broomstick” have?
“Broomstick” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.
