Words / A1

BROOM/bruːm/

A broom is a brush with a long handle, used for sweeping floors. Countable: a broom, brooms; sweep with a broom. A brush is often smaller and for hair or paint; a mop is wet for washing the floor. Mix-up: broom vs room (a space) — extra b. Stories sometimes show a witch on a broom.

Meaning

A brush with a long handle, used for sweeping the floor.

Examples

• “Please sweep the kitchen with the broom.”
• “The broom is behind the door.”
• “Please put the broom away after you sweep.”

Good to know

a broom (long handle, dry sweep). Contrast: brush (smaller), mop (wet). Mix-up: room.

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