broom
word
/ˈbɹum/
broom
/bɹˈuːm/
broom
Definition
A broom is a cleaning tool with a long handle and bristles or a brush at one end, used for sweeping floors.
Usage & Nuances
'Broom' mainly refers to household cleaning tools but can also mean old-fashioned stick brooms. Common collocations: 'sweep with a broom', 'broom closet'. Don't confuse with 'brush', used for smaller surfaces.
Spanish: escobaPortuguese (BR): vassouraPortuguese (PT): vassouraChinese (Simplified): 扫帚Chinese (Traditional): 掃帚Hindi: झाड़ूArabic: مِكنسةBengali: ঝাড়ুRussian: веник - метлаJapanese: ほうきVietnamese: chổiKorean: 빗자루Turkish: süpürgeUrdu: جھاڑوIndonesian: sapu
Example Sentences
She bought a new broom at the store.
basic
I can't find the broom—did you move it?
natural
Please use the broom to clean the kitchen floor.
basic
The broom is in the closet next to the mop.
basic
After the party, we needed more than one broom to clean up that mess.
natural
My grandmother still uses a wooden broom like in the old days.
natural