broomstick

noun

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

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Autumn Ness has great fun with the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West, although emerging from the orchestra pit isn’t nearly as thrilling as flames and flights on a broomstick. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026 The Department of Homeland Security itself repeated the officers' false narrative about Sosa-Celis and another man assaulting them with a shovel and broomstick, and federal assault charges against the two men were dropped. Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 In court, his siblings testified that Gabriel had been beaten with a wooden club and a broomstick, and tortured with pepper spray, Icy Hot, a metal hanger, a belt, lighters and BB guns, among other objects. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Grab your wands and polish your broomsticks, because Hogwarts is calling. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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broomstick

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

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