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
“They were cleaning the floor with a whisk broom and a piece of paper, because they didn’t have the right height broom and a dustpan,” he says, sounding sad.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2016
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
Mommy dusted it off with a whisk broom, set out eight or nine bowls, poured oatmeal in each one, left instructions for the eldest to feed the rest, then ran a comb through my hair.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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