broomstick

[ˈbruːmstɪk]

broomstick Definition

a long stick with a bundle of twigs or brush at one end, used for sweeping.

Using broomstick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broomstick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She swept the floor with a broomstick.

  • Example

    The witch flew on her broomstick.

  • Example

    He used a broomstick to reach the high shelf.

broomstick Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for broomstick

Phrases with broomstick

  • to get married

    Example

    They finally jumped on the broomstick after being together for five years.

  • a long, full skirt that flares out from the waist and resembles the shape of a broomstick

    Example

    She wore a colorful broomstick skirt to the party.

  • a crochet technique that creates a lacy pattern resembling the texture of a broomstick

    Example

    She learned how to make broomstick lace from her grandmother.

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Summary: broomstick in Brief

'Broomstick' [ˈbruːmstɪk] is a noun referring to a long stick with a bundle of twigs or brush at one end, used for sweeping. It can also be used in phrases like 'jump on the broomstick,' meaning to get married, and 'broomstick skirt,' referring to a long, full skirt that flares out from the waist.

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