broom (br m, br m)n. 1. An implement used for sweeping, usually consisting of a bunch of twigs, straw, or bristles bound together and attached to a stick or handle. 2. a. Any of various Mediterranean shrubs of the genus Cytisus in the pea family, especially C. scoparius, having mostly compound leaves with three leaflets and showy, usually bright yellow flowers. b. Any of several similar or related shrubs, especially in the genera Genista and Spartium. tr.v. broomed, broom·ing, brooms To sweep with or as if with a broom. [Middle English, from Old English br  m.]broom  y adj. |
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