cinnamon stick

noun

: a small roll or quill of dried cinnamon bark used as a spice

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Hink agrees, adding that items like star anise, cinnamon sticks, and citrus wheels add dimension, shape, and pops of color. Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 Dust off your old crock pot and grab whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and orange peel from your favorite market. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025 Golden milk: Steep 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, a pinch of black pepper (for absorption), and one cinnamon stick in a cup of warm milk. Carley Millhone, Health, 15 Dec. 2025 Garnish with cinnamon sticks, star anise pods and orange wheels. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinnamon stick

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinnamon stick was in 1616

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“Cinnamon stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinnamon%20stick. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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