fish stick

noun

: a small elongated breaded fillet of fish

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Air Fryer Mode gives crunchy golden results for foods such as fries or fish sticks with little or no oil added. — New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026 Ready in 30 minutes Ditch the freezer fish sticks for a fast and delicious homemade version your kids will love. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Once the oil shimmers, add the frozen fish sticks and cook until heated through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Traditionally served with chunks of the previous day’s bread, this recipe replaces them with crunchy, freshly prepared and sectioned fish sticks. — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fish stick

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fish stick was in 1952

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fish stick

noun
: a small elongated breaded fillet of fish
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