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

The handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.

"He used an old broomstick to prop up the tomato plants."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

broomsticked past tense, broomsticks plural, broomsticks singular

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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.