whisk broom

American  

noun

1. a small, short-handled broom used chiefly to brush clothes.

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Etymology

Origin of whisk broom

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

For this DIY, we're making the most of our materials, and whipping up two styles of whisk brooms: one for sweeping away finer material, and the other for heftier tasks.

From Salon

Make this step easier by keeping a whisk broom and dust pan in an attractive basket near the fireplace.

From Seattle Times

“It’s a whisk broom compared to what Indigenous people today make,” he said.

From Washington Times

He has no set timetable as to when he plans to hang up his whisk broom for the last time.

From Washington Times

Behind her, my mother knelt and swept the carpeted steps with a whisk broom, collecting the dirt in a dustpan and watching me anxiously.

From Literature