chopstick

noun

Definition of chopsticknext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of chopstick My cousins’ kids are no longer the unwieldy toddlers who spilled orange juice on my shoes and threw chopsticks at my head while their poor teenaged nannies chased after them. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 The noodles are chopstick-challenging, though scissors are provided to cut them down for easier eating. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The metallic finish keeps the look elegant rather than overly sweet, while the delicate silhouette offers an easy resting place for forks, spoons, knives, and chopsticks alike. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 The latter bill would have required them to provide single-use utensils, napkins, condiment packets, straws, chopsticks and other items to customers only upon request. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chopstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopstick
  1. knife
  2. spoon
  3. fork
  4. teaspoon
  5. tablespoon
Noun
  • The knife went through it with ease, and the mix of sweet cinnamon and savory chicken just worked perfectly together.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • About 15 minutes before the police found the victims, a man flagged down a Lauderhill officer to report that someone armed with a knife tried to attack him, according to police.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Use your finger to draw a line across the back of your spoon.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • The pair of anglers also use Little Cleo spoons in blue with red dots.
    — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Previous Fire Sticks ran Fire OS, which is an Android fork based on the Android Open Source Project.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Use a fork to smash the cheese into the oil and vinegar, then whisk to combine.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • To maximize the longevity of your hydrangeas, add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of sugar to the vase water.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Heat a teaspoon of neutral oil in a skillet over low-medium heat.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Noun
  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
  • Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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