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broom

[broom, broom] / brum, brʊm /
NOUN
device for cleaning floors
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Some predicted they would be swept, but they could be doing the broom bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A montage shows Harry arriving at the magical school, receiving his wand and Nimbus broom and meeting his new classmates, including Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

If it were her back or another tough area that warranted a good scratch, she would use the bristle end of a broom.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

She continues, “Insoluble fiber is a little bit different. It’s more like a broom, where it’s going to come through and sweep things along, kind of help clear things out.”

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Gloria yells as she marches by with a broom in hand.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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