toothpick
word
Definition
A toothpick is a small, thin stick used for removing food stuck between your teeth after eating.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly made of wood or plastic. Often used after meals in restaurants. 'Toothpick' is a countable noun ('a toothpick,' 'two toothpicks'). In informal speech, can refer to something very thin.
Spanish: palillo (de dientes)Portuguese (BR): palito de dentePortuguese (PT): palito de dentesChinese (Simplified): 牙签Chinese (Traditional): 牙籤Hindi: दाँत साफ़ करने की लकड़ीArabic: عود أسنانBengali: টুথপিক - দাঁতের খিল - দাঁত পরিষ্কারের দণ্ডRussian: зубочисткаJapanese: つまようじVietnamese: tămKorean: 이쑤시개Turkish: kürdanUrdu: دانت کا خلالIndonesian: tusuk gigi
Example Sentences
Can I have a toothpick, please?
basic
He used a toothpick after lunch.
basic
The restaurant puts a box of toothpicks on every table.
basic
I always carry a toothpick in my wallet—just in case.
natural
She picked up a piece of cheese with a toothpick at the party.
natural
He's so skinny, he looks like a toothpick.
natural