broom

/bɹuːm/noun

A cleaning tool made of stiff fibers attached to a long handle, used to sweep floors.

Example sentences

“He grabbed a broom and swept the broken glass into a pile.”
“Keep a broom by the back door to sweep sand off the porch.”

"A new broom sweeps clean" describes a new boss making sweeping changes. The plant called broom gave the tool its name.

Related words

furnishTo put furniture or necessary equipment into a room or building.towelA piece of absorbent cloth used for drying wet things, especially your body after washing.renovateTo repair and update something old, such as a building, so it looks new again.mattressA large soft pad for lying and sleeping on, usually filled with springs and cushioning material and covered in fabric.householdAll the people who live together in one home, considered as a single unit.cupboardA piece of furniture or a closet fitted with shelves, used mainly for keeping dishes, food, or other household items.