walking stick

noun

1
: a straight rod or stick (as of wood or aluminum) that is used to provide stability in walking or hiking
2
: stick insect
especially : one (Diapheromera femorata) of the U.S. and Canada

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Known for a deep, authoritarian bass voice that could have been used to voice movie trailers — and for his constant companion, his walking stick — Davis’ tenure encompassed an evolution of Chicago politics over nearly a half century in public life. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 Before his death in 2014 at age 88, Di Stefano was usually present at those events, with his trusty walking stick under his arm. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 12 June 2025 During the Chelsea Garden party, King Charles carried around a walking stick. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025 Charles also sported a walking stick at the Royal Windsor Horse Show where he was seen talking with it to his brother Prince Edward and to football legend David Beckham. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for walking stick

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walking stick was in 1580

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“Walking stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20stick. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

walking stick

noun
1
: a stick used in walking
2

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