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broomstick

American  
[broom-stik, broom-] / ˈbrumˌstɪk, ˈbrʊm- /

noun

  1. the long slender handle of a broom.

broomstick British  
/ ˈbrʊm-, ˈbruːmˌstɪk /

noun

  1. the long handle of a broom

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Etymology

Origin of broomstick

First recorded in 1675–85; broom + stick 1

Example Sentences

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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

Thankfully, Erivo’s maturity now works since her character is wiser and more cynical — although it’s still goofy to see her skateboarding on a broomstick.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

The singers will be accompanied by a “shout stick,” historically often a mop or broomstick, since drums were outlawed at the time.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Wood shouted, seizing his broomstick and leading the way out of the locker rooms.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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