Broom (disambiguation) facts for kids

A broom is a tool used for cleaning, especially for sweeping floors. It usually has a long handle and a brush part made of stiff fibers. Brooms have also been used in stories about magic and sometimes for punishment in the past.

What Else Is Called a Broom?

The word "Broom" can mean different things, from plants to people and even rockets!

What are Broom Plants?

"Broom" can also refer to a type of plant. These plants are usually shrubs, which are like small bushes. They can be evergreen (stay green all year), semi-evergreen, or deciduous (lose their leaves in winter). They belong to a plant family called Cytiseae.

Broom-Hilda: A Comic Character

Broom-Hilda is a funny character from a U.S. newspaper comic strip. The comic strip was created by Russell Myers.

Broomstick Scientists and Rockets

The "Broomstick Scientists" were a special group at the 9393 Technical Service Unit. They worked at White Sands Proving Grounds in the United States. After an operation called Operation Hermes, they launched three V-2 rockets. The first rocket, named TF-1, was launched on August 22, 1951. These scientists helped advance rocket technology.

Places Named Broom

Several places around the world are named Broom:

• Broom, Bedfordshire, a village in England.
• Broom, South Yorkshire, a place in England.
• Loch Broom, a sea loch (a narrow inlet of the sea) in Scotland.

People with the Surname Broom

Many people have the surname Broom. Here are a few notable individuals:

• Jacob Broom, an American businessman and politician.
• James M. Broom, an American politician.
• Neil Broom, a New Zealand cricketer.
• Robert Broom (1866 - 1951), a famous South African physician and paleontologist. He studied ancient life forms, especially fossils.

Words That Sound Like Broom

Some words sound just like "Broom" but are spelled differently and have different meanings. These are called homophones:

• Brome
• Broome

See also

In Spanish: Broom para niños