breadstick

[ bred-stik ]

noun

, Cooking.

1. a slender, sticklike piece of crisp bread, served with soups, salads, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breadstick¹

First recorded in 1905–10; bread + stick ¹

Example Sentences

Bundles which will include multiple pizzas and breadsticks in one order and with each purchase, Pizza Hut will donate a portion of the proceeds back to the Book It! program.

From Salon

That crust doubles as a breadstick and is meant to be dipped in XO sauce, marinara or ranch dressing.

From Seattle Times

McDaniels, who was out for Wednesday’s season opener in Toronto because of a left calf injury, lost count of the number of breadsticks.

From Seattle Times

He passed with flying breadsticks, and we talked endlessly about the value of tradition in food.

From Los Angeles Times

The best way to avoid losing it with an Olive Garden waiter who's a beat behind with those breadsticks is to make old-fashioned eating a priority.

From Salon