drumstick

noun

drum·​stick ˈdrəm-ˌstik 

1

: a stick for beating a drum

2

: the segment of a fowl's leg between the thigh and tarsus

Examples of drumstick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Magnesium content is highest in chicken breast, followed by drumsticks and other chicken products like deli meats. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 June 2026

Following in his drummer dad's footsteps, the toddler also appeared to be holding a pair of red and blue drumsticks. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done (165°F for breasts; 175°F for thighs and drumsticks). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Also called billy button, sun ball, golf beauty, drumstick, and woolly head, craspedia stands out for its globe-like shape that sits atop a bare stem. — Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

drumstick

noun

drum·​stick ˈdrəm-ˌstik 

1

: a stick for beating a drum

2

: the lower part of a fowl's leg

Medical Definition

drumstick

noun

drum·​stick -ˌstik 

: a small projection from the cell nucleus that occurs especially in neutrophils of the normal human female and is comprised of an inactivated condensed X chromosome