walking stick

noun

Synonyms of walking sticknext
1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially : one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada

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There was a walking stick shoved into Hitler’s mouth and a wrench lodged deep into his temple. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026 Among the photos were his pups, chicken coops covered in snow and David trekking through the terrain with a walking stick. — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 In the parking lot, Schenk offered us walking sticks for our hike, then led us through a gate in a chain-link fence meant to keep out wild pigs. — Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 Just don’t forget to ask the staff about a brown bag lunch and pick up your walking stick, given to every guest upon arrival, before setting out into the woods. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walking stick

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of walking stick was in 1580

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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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walking stick

noun
1
: a stick used in walking
2
: stick insect

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