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

Etymology

Origin of breadstick

First recorded in 1905–10; bread + stick ¹

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

Grillo’s isn’t the only company to make a shameless public relations play via creative bouquet advice this year: You may have also come across Olive Garden’s campaign for the breadstick bouquet.

From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2019

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

From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2017

Toby grabbed a breadstick and took a bite, trying to lose himself in the garlic and butter.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

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 called the year as “iconic” as its breadsticks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

He’d seen customers build mega salad bowls out of breadsticks.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025

McDaniels, who was out for Wednesday’s season opener in Toronto because of a left calf injury, lost count of the number of breadsticks.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023

The boys grabbed two breadsticks each, and the basket was empty.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss