toothpick

noun

tooth·pick ˈtüth-ˌpik

: a pointed instrument (such as a slender tapering piece of wood) for removing food particles lodged between the teeth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Build a teepee over the tinder using dry sticks that are about the thickness of a toothpick or a hair larger. —

Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 Sprinkle generously with flaked sea salt and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center just comes out clean. —

Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022 Bake until a toothpick inserted at center of cake comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. —

Sutanya Dacres, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023 Local artist Randall Umland does the breeding these days, using a toothpick to spread pollen from one candidate to another, hoping to create a beautiful hybrid but having to wait for years to see any results. —

Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023 Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. —

Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023 Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes (see NOTE), or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. —

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2022 Transfer the batter to the loaf pan, spread evenly to the edges, and bake until crusty and golden brown on the top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 75 to 80 minutes. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2022 Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean from the middle of the cake, and the cake starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. —

CNN, 20 Dec. 2021 See More

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