broomstick
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of broomstick
Example Sentences
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"Ronnie is a genius. He could play with a broomstick and play pretty well," said Davis.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
To disguise the swelling caused by hours of handshaking, Volk suggested Lincoln grasp a sawed-off broomstick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
It’s friendly magic, the sort that lets you ride around on a broomstick instead of the kind that splits your soul into a bunch of little pieces.
From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025
“She grabs that broomstick, flies up and sings, ‘It’s me’ because she’s realized she’s doing it to heal herself and save herself,” added Chu.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024
Yep, he’d put the tip of the broomstick on top of his head and keep it up there a while.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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