Vocabulary Entry

toothpick

|noun • verb

noun

A small stick used to remove food particles from between teeth.

Example Sentences

"After finishing dinner, I reached for a toothpick to clean my teeth."

"The meal was delicious, but I needed a toothpick to get rid of the spinach stuck in my teeth."

"He always carries a toothpick in his pocket after meals."

verb

Example Sentences

"She toothpicked after her snack to ensure her teeth were clean."

"He toothpicked vigorously to remove the meat stuck between his molars."

"It's a good habit to toothpick after meals, especially if you’ve had something fibrous."