ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Broomstick

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Broomstick is a noun meaning The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.

Meaning

The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.

More Meanings

  1. A broom imbued with magic, enabling one to fly astride the handle.
  2. (military slang) A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.
  3. (intransitive) To fly on a broomstick, as witches are said to.
  4. (slang, rare) A firearm.

Example Sentences

BATTY: But, Mother Witch, I want to go broomsticking, too.
She really was a witch now. No one but a witch could fly a broomstick.
Gangdem known for the shootings, go ask Ramz – got whooshed with a broomstick.
Witches of all ages attended these lively gatherings by flying away on their broomsticks[.]

Word Forms

Synonyms for broomstick

Depending on context, synonyms include boomstick, broom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include broom, mop, stick, mopstick, mop stick, whipstick.

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