Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

broom closet

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.34 in modern English

Syllables
broom -clos-et
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The metaphorical place in which a Wiccan's religious identity is hidden.

Humorous

noun

A closet in which cleaning materials and associated equipment, such as brooms, are stored.

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

By analogy with closet, and due to the association of witchcraft with brooms.

Usage

Inflected Forms

broom closets (plural)

Synonyms

broom cupboard

Questions

What does broom closet mean?
The metaphorical place in which a Wiccan's religious identity is hidden.
Where does broom closet come from?
By analogy with closet, and due to the association of witchcraft with brooms.

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