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
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Our Test Kitchen swears by the toothpick test for muffins, quick breads, and cakes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Bake until top looks dry and set, and toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 20 to 22 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Another moment of silence as Jamie pulls an olive from its toothpick skewer.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
Some spray arms can be opened for better access for cleaning the inside.
Use a toothpick to clean the small holes.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Bake until top looks dry and set, and toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 20 to 22 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
Another moment of silence as Jamie pulls an olive from its toothpick skewer.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 12 June 2025
Some spray arms can be opened for better access for cleaning the inside.
Use a toothpick to clean the small holes.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
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“Toothpick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpick. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a thin piece of wood) for removing substances caught between the teeth
Medical Definition
toothpick
noun
tooth·pick
-ˌpik
: a pointed instrument (as a slender tapering piece of wood) used for removing food particles lodged between the teeth
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