broomstick

noun

broom·​stick ˈbrüm-ˌstik How to pronounce broomstick (audio)
ˈbru̇m-
Synonyms of broomsticknext
: the long thin handle of a broom

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During a struggle between Aljorna and the agent, Sosa-Celis struck the officer with a broomstick, the affidavit alleges. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 The 262-piece set includes a house cup and broomsticks. Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026 Another wore an all black outfit with a big witch hat and broomstick, embracing her inner Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025 Accusations that witches rode broomsticks date back to 15th century Europe. Time, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broomstick

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of broomstick was in 1663

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“Broomstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broomstick. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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broomstick

noun
broom·​stick -ˌstik How to pronounce broomstick (audio)
: the handle of a broom

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