matchstick
noun
match·stick
ˈmach-ˌstik 
1
: a slender piece especially of wood from which a match is made
2
: something resembling a matchstick especially in slenderness
cut a carrot into matchsticks
Examples of matchstick in a Sentence
Cut the peppers into pieces the size of matchsticks.
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Stir-fry: Chop into matchsticks and sauté with veggies and a flavorful sauce for a hearty side dish.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Whether sliced into matchsticks and dipped into hummus, roasted to perfection, or shredded into an irresistible carrot cake, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables—and one of the most nutrient-dense, to boot.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Here was that scene of near-total devastation, where the woods were a little more than a jumble of matchsticks.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
The object looked like a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape, with a matchstick protruding from the lid with a piece of cloth, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Whether sliced into matchsticks and dipped into hummus, roasted to perfection, or shredded into an irresistible carrot cake, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables—and one of the most nutrient-dense, to boot.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Here was that scene of near-total devastation, where the woods were a little more than a jumble of matchsticks.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
The object looked like a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape, with a matchstick protruding from the lid with a piece of cloth, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for matchstick
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“Matchstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchstick. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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