Definition of the word broom

Pronunciation of vocabulary broom

broomnoun

chổi

/bruːm//bruːm/

Origin of the word broom

The origin of the word "broom" dates back to Old English, where it was spelled "brōm". It comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*bromiz" which was derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*bhel-", meaning "to shine" or "to sparkle". In Old English, the word "brōm" referred to a bundle of twigs or branches used for sweeping or cleaning. Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved, and it became synonymous with a household cleaning tool, typically made of bristles or fibers attached to a handle. Today, the word "broom" is used in many languages, often reflecting its Old English roots. Its connection to the Proto-Indo-European root "*bhel-" is a fascinating example of how words can evolve and spread across languages over thousands of years.

Vocabulary summary broom

typenoun

meaning(botany) broom

meaningbroom

meaningnew boss (eager to immediately wipe out the agency's abuses)

Example of vocabulary broomnamespace

meaning

a brush on the end of a long handle, used for sweeping floors

một bàn chải ở đầu có tay cầm dài, dùng để quét sàn

  • Grab a broom and let’s clean up.

    Hãy lấy một cây chổi và cùng dọn dẹp nào.

  • She swept the floor with a broom, removing all the dirt and debris.

    Cô ấy quét sàn nhà bằng chổi, loại bỏ hết bụi bẩn và mảnh vụn.

  • The janitor quickly grabbed his broom and swept up the spilled candy wrappers.

    Người gác cổng nhanh chóng cầm chổi và quét sạch những vỏ kẹo rơi vãi.

  • I need to break out the broom to tackle this mess in the garage.

    Tôi cần phải lấy chổi ra để dọn đống bừa bộn trong gara này.

  • The librarian used a broom with soft bristles to sweep the library floor, ensuring that no dust or debris remained.

    Người thủ thư đã sử dụng chổi lông mềm để quét sàn thư viện, đảm bảo không còn bụi bẩn hay mảnh vụn nào sót lại.

meaning

a wild bush with small yellow flowers

một bụi cây dại có hoa nhỏ màu vàng

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary broom

Idioms of vocabulary broom

a new broom
(British English, often disapproving)a person who has just started to work for an organization, department, etc., especially in a senior job, and who is likely to make a lot of changes
  • Well, you know what they say—a new broom sweeps clean.

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