# broomstick

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ · frequency rank #54,657

## Definitions
1. The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.
2. A broom imbued with magic, enabling one to fly astride the handle.
3. A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.
4. A firearm.

## Etymology
From broom + stick.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/broomstick