walking stick

noun

1. a stick held in the hand and used to help support oneself while walking.
2. Also walking·stick. Also called stick insect. any of several insects of the family Phasmidae, having a long, slender, twiglike body.

walking stick

noun

1. a stick or cane carried in the hand to assist walking
2. the usual US name for stick insect

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking stick¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

The judge said as a result of his injuries, Mr Wilson needed a wheelchair, a walking stick and a frame.

From BBC

On 8 September 2022, Tobin was leaving his cell to get medication when a prison officer pointed out he wasn't using his walking stick.

From BBC

The sound of those walking sticks against the house’s wooden floors become an unnerving motif.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chinese former hotel manager had a back brace wrapped around his T-shirt and leaned on a walking stick.

From Los Angeles Times

The actress has been praised for speaking openly about the condition in recent years, and making public appearances on red carpets with her walking stick.

From BBC

Related Words

• cane
• crutch