1. plural of broomstick; long wooden handles of brooms used for sweeping
2. in folklore and fantasy, magical flying sticks used by witches for transportation
Usage: fantasy; folklore

Examples

• The janitor replaced the broken broomsticks in the supply closet.
• She collected old broomsticks to use as garden stakes.
• The witch flew through the night sky on her broomstick.
• Harry Potter learned to fly on broomsticks at Hogwarts.
• The Halloween decorations included plastic broomsticks and cauldrons.
• In the fairy tale, the witches raced on their broomsticks.
• The worn broomsticks needed new bristles attached.