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