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

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

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

Then I had to wait on the table, sweep the large yard every morning with a brush broom and go for the mail once a week.

From Thirty Years a Slave by Hughes, Louis

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

She then takes a light brush broom and sweeps the dining-room, and dusts it carefully, opening a window to air the apartment.

From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.