broom

US /brum/

Definition

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The cleaner swept the floor of the lobby with a broom.

Easy sweep floor with a broom
to sweep floor with a broom, meaning to sweep across or over
Medium hang broom on the wall hook
to hang broom on the wall hook, meaning to be suspended or hanging
Hard a new broom sweeps clean strictly
referring to a new broom sweeps clean strictly
Very Hard fly on a magical broomstick
to fly on a magical broomstick, meaning to travel through the air; be airborne

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.