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broom

 

[ bruหm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning tool

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

Synonyms

brush, sweeper, whisk

Examples of usage

  • She grabbed a broom to clean up the mess on the kitchen floor.
  • The witch flew on her broomstick through the night sky.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol of cleanliness

In many cultures, a broom is seen as a symbol of cleanliness and is used in rituals to sweep away negative energy.

Synonyms

cleanliness symbol, ritual tool

Examples of usage

  • She waved the broom around the room to cleanse it of bad vibes.
  • In some traditions, jumping over a broom is a symbol of marriage.
Context #3 | Verb

cleaning action

To broom means to sweep or clean a surface using a broom.

Synonyms

clean, sweep, tidy up

Examples of usage

  • She broomed the front porch before the guests arrived.
  • The janitor brooms the hallways every night.

Translations

Translations of the word "broom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vassoura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Besen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sapu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั‚ะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miotล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใ†ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balai

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escoba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผpรผrge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น—์ž๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒู†ุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ metla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ซๅธš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรบstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฟั‹ั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผpรผrgษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escoba

Etymology

The word 'broom' originates from the Old English word 'brom', which referred to a shrub with twigs used for sweeping. Brooms have been used for centuries as cleaning tools, with different cultures developing variations of the broom to suit their needs. In folklore and superstition, brooms have often been associated with magic and rituals, such as the idea of witches flying on broomsticks. Today, brooms continue to be a common tool for household cleaning and are also used symbolically in various cultural practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,770, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.