whisk broom
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of whisk broom
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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For our foray into broom-making, we're keeping things simple by looking to one of my favorite gardening go-tos for inspiration: the whisk broom.
From Salon • Jul. 28, 2022
Make this step easier by keeping a whisk broom and dust pan in an attractive basket near the fireplace.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021
“It’s a whisk broom compared to what Indigenous people today make,” he said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2021
We work each day with picks, rock hammers, chisels, knives and a whisk broom to pry up blocks of shale for our collection.
From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2011
The big mirrors on the wardrobe doors are spotted black with age, and old leather boots stand beneath a little desk, and a whisk broom hangs from a peg.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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