toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
ˈtüth-ˌpik 
: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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For best results, toast bagels cut-side down first, then flip them, or use a toothpick to secure toppings.
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Use a toothpick to clear clogs.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Jones received a golden toothpick from TV announcer Harry Creighton.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Use a toothpick to clear clogs.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Jones received a golden toothpick from TV announcer Harry Creighton.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toothpick
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“Toothpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpick. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a thin piece of wood) for removing substances caught between the teeth
Medical Definition
toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a slender tapering piece of wood) used for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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