Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ride-a-broomstick

idiom
/raɪd ə ˈbruːm.stɪk/
Definition
To fly or move swiftly on a broomstick, often associated with witches in folklore.
Examples
  • The children dressed as witches pretended to ride-a-broomstick during the Halloween parade.
  • In many stories, you can see witches ride-a-broomstick through the night sky.
Meaning
The phrase typically connotes the idea of magical flight and is often used in the context of Halloween or witchcraft lore.
Synonyms
  • fly
  • zoom
  • soar