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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes clean when placed in center of cake. 
The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 To Make the Cover Version: To make the cover version featured in Better Homes & Gardens, bake cake recipe in three 8-inch pans for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Padma Lakshmi, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Outside Online, 18 June 2021 Bake Muffins Bake in an oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The artist fills her shopping bags with Barbie doll shoes, pens, toothpick floss, sand shovels, toy cars and other trash that has washed ashore. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Their international popularity is not surprising — the juicy, tender morsels are the perfect accompaniment to sauces, sandwiches or even served all on their own at the end of a toothpick. Gabriella Vigoreaux, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2022 Blacque’s character of Detective Neal Washington was a respected yet stern veteran cop known from his trademark toothpick and cap. Carson Burton, Variety, 21 July 2022 Bake until cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Padma Lakshmi, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022 To Make the Cover Version: To make the cover version featured in Better Homes & Gardens, bake cake recipe in three 8-inch pans for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Padma Lakshmi, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Outside Online, 18 June 2021 Bake Muffins Bake in an oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The artist fills her shopping bags with Barbie doll shoes, pens, toothpick floss, sand shovels, toy cars and other trash that has washed ashore. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Their international popularity is not surprising — the juicy, tender morsels are the perfect accompaniment to sauces, sandwiches or even served all on their own at the end of a toothpick. Gabriella Vigoreaux, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2022 Blacque’s character of Detective Neal Washington was a respected yet stern veteran cop known from his trademark toothpick and cap. Carson Burton, Variety, 21 July 2022 Bake until cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Padma Lakshmi, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
toothpick
noun
tooth·pick ˈtüth-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument for removing bits of food 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