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broom

|broom|

A2

/bruːm/

cleaning tool

Etymology
Etymology Information

'broom' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brōm', where 'brōm' referred to a type of shrub used for making brooms.

Historical Evolution

'brōm' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'broom'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a type of shrub', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cleaning tool'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a cleaning tool consisting of a bundle of twigs or synthetic fibers attached to a long handle, used for sweeping.

She used a broom to sweep the floor.

Synonyms

sweeperbrush

Verb 1

to sweep or clean with a broom.

He broomed the porch every morning.

Synonyms

sweepclean

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Idioms

new broom

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35