brush broom

American  

noun

1. Northeastern U.S. a whisk broom.

2. South Midland and Southern U.S. a large broom made of bound twigs or husks and used for outdoor sweeping.

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Etymology

Origin of brush broom

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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brush broom

After taking in a exciting curling showdown, you'll find that you'll be wielding your brush, broom or mop around your floors with unexpected vigour.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2018

To remove the hulls, scrub the corn well with a new stiff brush broom kept for the purpose, changing the water often.

From Science in the Kitchen. by Kellogg, Mrs. E. E.

Sweep, chimney sweep, Is the common cry I keep, If you rightly understand me; With my brush, broom, and my rake, Such cleanly work I make, There’s few can go beyond me.

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Hindley, Charles

I sent her after brush broom and she went off and eat plums instead of hurrying back.'

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 1 by Work Projects Administration

And, I don't know as you'll believe it, but it's a fact, the handle of that brush broom was gilded!

From Fair Harbor by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby