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Definition of broomstick

broomstick

/ˈbruːm.stɪk/
broom · stick
Plural:broomsticks
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broomstick Lexical Profile

broomstick Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The long cylindrical wooden or plastic handle of a broom, or a complete traditional broom.

Example

"He used the end of an old wooden broomstick to prop open the heavy garage window."

2

A traditional long-handled broom depicted in folklore and fantasy literature as an enchanted vehicle ridden through the air by witches.

Example

"The children's storybook featured an illustration of a witch soaring across the full moon on a crooked broomstick."

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• Rhymes for broomstick

• Nearby Words

brooks falls
broom
broommaker
broomstick
broth
brothel
brothelkeeper

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century as a compound of the Old English roots 'brom' (a shrub used to make sweeping brushes) and 'sticca' (a rod or twig). Its association with witches flying through the night sky dates back to late medieval and early modern European folklore.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broomstick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broomstick
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