toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
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Definition of toothpick
: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
Examples of toothpick in a Sentence
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Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 20 to 22 minutes. — Tara Bench, Country Living, "Marshmallow Ghost Brownies," 6 Sep. 2019 Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it, 40 to 45 minutes. — Los Angeles Times, "You can be gluten-free and still have the fudgiest chocolate cake," 3 Sep. 2019 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. — Bibby Gignilliat, The Mercury News, "Quick Cook: Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting," 27 Aug. 2019 Bake about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center of the cake comes out clean. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky State Fair homemade cake winner is a delicious mix of bourbon, chocolate and nuts," 13 Aug. 2019 Transfer mixture to prepared pans and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies," 6 Aug. 2019 Bake layers until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 15 minutes. — Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, "How to Make a Patriotic Sprinkle Explosion Cake for July 4th: Your Step-By-Step Guide," 3 July 2019 Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the very center comes out cleanly. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Corn on the cob is great, but here are three different ways to enjoy this versatile veggie," 29 July 2019 Put turkey in a roasting pan and drape about three-fourths prosciutto over breast, using toothpicks to keep in place. — Country Living, "Spice-Rubbed Turkey Wrapped in Prosciutto," 28 Sep. 2010These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toothpick.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for toothpick
toothpick
noun
English Language Learners Definition of toothpick
: a short, pointed stick used for removing small pieces of food from between your teeth
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toothpick
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tooth·pick
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Kids Definition of toothpick
: a pointed instrument for removing bits of food caught between the teeth
toothpick
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tooth·pick
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Medical Definition of toothpick
: a pointed instrument (as a slender tapering piece of wood) used for removing food particles lodged between the teeth