sugar tongs
noun(usually used with a plural verb)
small tongs used for serving cubed sugar.
Origin of sugar tongs
1First recorded in 1700–10
Words Nearby sugar tongs
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How to use sugar tongs in a sentence
Use the butter-knife, salt-spoon, and sugar-tongs as scrupulously when alone, as if a room full of people were watching you.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyHe passed the sugar to the captain and stood before Mr. Sabin with the sugar-tongs in his hand.
Mysterious Mr. Sabin | E. Phillips Oppenheim"It must take years to understand it all," Cordelia ventured, toying absent-mindedly with the sugar-tongs.
The Silver Poppy | Arthur Stringer"Walks like a pair of spavined sugar tongs," was Waddles' comment.
Fore! | Charles Emmett Van LoanShe reminds me of a pair of old-fashioned silver sugar-tongs; you know I am very fond of sugar.
The Europeans | Henry James
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