breadstick

American  

[bred-stik] / ˈbrɛdˌstɪk /

noun

Cooking.

• breadsticks
  plural

1. a slender, sticklike piece of crisp bread, served with soups, salads, etc.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• breadsticks
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of breadstick

First recorded in 1905–10; bread + stick ¹

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Example Sentences

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That crust doubles as a breadstick and is meant to be dipped in XO sauce, marinara or ranch dressing.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2023

It even sharp-elbowed his own manchego clutch with breadstick chain out of the limelight.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 26, 2019

For that reason, it’s interesting to note the context of the Lucy versus the mammoth breadstick scene.

From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2017

Or, more satisfyingly, I could project myself right over to that dinner table and start frantically waving a breadstick.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2011

Cassiopeia had just mustered the courage to climb up and reach for a breadstick when the doors opened once more.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

With affordability top of mind, Olive Garden recently introduced a smaller portions menu, with all items priced under $20, and the same unlimited salad and breadsticks.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

Olive Garden, famous for its unlimited, buttery breadsticks, started offering a lighter portions menu nationwide this year, partly aimed at GLP-1 users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

The key was using breadsticks as edible support columns to make the walls of the bowl taller.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025

And they’ve got great breadsticks — and they’re free!’”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2023

An endless supply of breadsticks won’t solve my problems.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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