walking stick

noun

1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially : one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada

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Examples of walking stick in a Sentence

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But Deer, who has arthritis and uses a walking stick, is pushing through. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival. Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 My grandfather used to use a wooden walking stick and beat back the nettles—just savage them. Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025 In her right hand is a walking stick. Todd Melby, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for walking stick

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walking stick was in 1580

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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

walking stick

noun
1
: a stick used in walking
2

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