First Known Use: before 12th century
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1broom
noun \ˈbrüm, ˈbru̇m\
: a brush that has a long handle and that is used for sweeping floors
: a type of bush that has long, thin branches and yellow flowers
Full Definition of BROOM
1
: any of various leguminous shrubs (especially genera Cytisus and Genista) with long slender branches, small leaves, and usually showy yellow flowers; especially : scotch broom
2
: a bundle of firm stiff twigs or fibers bound together on a long handle especially for sweeping
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Origin of BROOM
Middle English, from Old English brōm; akin to Old High German brāmo bramble
2broom
verb
Definition of BROOM
transitive verb
1
: to sweep with or as if with a broom
2
: to finish (as a concrete surface) by means of a broom
First Known Use of BROOM
1838
BROOM Defined for Kids
broom
noun \ˈbrüm, ˈbru̇m\
Definition of BROOM for Kids
1
: a brush with a long handle used for sweeping
2
: a plant with long slender branches along which grow many yellow flowers
Medical Dictionary
broom
noun \ˈbrüm, ˈbru̇m\
Medical Definition of BROOM
: any of various leguminous shrubs (especially genera Cytisus and Genista) with long slender branches, upright growth, small leaves, and usually showy yellow flowers; especially : scotch broom—see broom top
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