B1nounhomework
US/bruːm/
UK/bruːm/
a tool with a long handle and stiff hairs, used for sweeping floors
In context
The janitor grabbed a broom and swept the lobby floor.
Please put the broom back in the cleaning closet after you use it.
We sell brooms, mops and other cleaning supplies at low prices.
Words that go with broom
verb + preposition
- sweep with a broomFirst sweep the porch with a broom.
verb + noun
- grab a broomHe grabbed a broom to clean up the broken glass.
noun + noun
- broom and dustpanKeep a broom and dustpan near the kitchen door.
- push broomThe warehouse workers use a wide push broom.
adjective + noun
- new broomWe bought a new broom for the office.