cinnamon stick

noun

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

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Remove from heat, and set 3/4 cup of the mixture aside; discard cinnamon stick. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Once warm, add sugar, crushed cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and grated orange peel. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Add the cinnamon stick, turmeric and salt then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinnamon stick

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Apr. 2026.

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