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Definition of chopstick

chopstick

/ˈtʃɑːp.stɪk/
chop · stick
Plural:chopsticks
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chopstick Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

One of a pair of slender sticks made of wood, bamboo, metal, or plastic, used primarily in East Asian countries as a traditional eating and cooking utensil.

Example

"She skillfully picked up the slippery dumpling with her chopsticks."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in its plural form ('chopsticks') as they are handled and function together in pairs.

• Rhymes for chopstick

• Nearby Words

chongqing
chop suey
chopper
chopstick
chorizo
chorokhi
chough

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 17th century from Chinese Pidgin English, combining 'chop' (meaning quickly) and 'stick' to translate the Chinese word 'kuàizi', which literally means 'quick bamboo'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chopstick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chopstick
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