Synonyms for

Broom

Verb / bru:m / Another word for broom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A broom is a long-handled brush used for sweeping.

Synonyms & similar words

sweep ling scotsheather callunavulgaris heather brush besom sweeper whisk duster swab mop vacuum cleaner rag cloth dustpan scrubber

Synonyms by register

Formal

sweeping implement cleaning tool

Informal

swiffer stick

Literary

besom wand

Antonyms

cleaner dustpan mop sweeper vacuum

Common collocations

  • sweep with a broom
  • clean with a broom
  • push a broom
  • handle of a broom
  • straw broom
  • corn broom
  • witch's broom

Word family

noun broom
verb broom

Usage note

While 'broom' can be used as a verb meaning to sweep, it is less common than the noun. The verb form is often associated with vigorous or thorough cleaning.

Example sentences

  1. I swept the floor with a broom.
  2. The witch rode her broom through the sky.
  3. The janitor used a broom to clean up the spilled popcorn.
  4. I need to buy a new broom for the garage.
  5. The broom was leaning against the wall in the closet.

Quotes

  • "I'll be over to sweep with my broom." - Bob Dylan
  • "A broom is drearily sweeping up the broken pieces of yesterday's life." - The Beatles
  • "I am the broom and the dust as well." - Rumi

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