Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
broomstick
noun
/ˈbruːm.stɪk/
Definition
A long, thin stick used as the handle of a broom.
Examples
- The witch flew through the night sky on her broomstick.
- During the Halloween party, children pretended to ride broomsticks.
Meaning
The term often evokes images of witches riding on broomsticks in folklore and fairytales.
Synonyms
- stick
- rod
- handle