toothpick
noun
a small pointed piece of wood, plastic, etc., for removing substances, especially food particles, from between the teeth.
toothpicks
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pluralof toothpick.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Once in a Lifetime” is part video display and part sculpture, made of tripods, toothpicks, lights, cardboard boxes and projectors that flicker images on the gallery walls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
For decades, steady revenue from oil and gas allowed Algeria to import everything from toothpicks to industrial machinery.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
"They would not say they were 'trapped' but there's no question it's been dangerous. We saw dramatic fire behaviour, with winds ripping up trees by their roots and laying them down like toothpicks."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
Arrange in a pretty serving bowl or dish with toothpicks or cocktail forks.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2023
Mai says when Quang-ha was little he put toothpicks in the sides and tried to grow avocado trees.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
