breadstick

American  

[bred-stik] / ˈbrɛdˌstɪk /

noun

Cooking.

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

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Etymology

Origin of breadstick

First recorded in 1905–10; bread + stick ¹

Example Sentences

Dad relaxes, and when our waitress comes over to take our order, he asks for two baskets of breadsticks for the table even though he can’t eat them since he’s lactose intolerant.

From Literature

“I want breadsticks,” I say, even though I don’t.

From Literature

Olive Garden called the year as “iconic” as its breadsticks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Woo whistles, holding up a breadstick fragment in triumph.

From Literature

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

From Literature