chopstick

American

[chop-stik] / ˈtʃɒpˌstɪk /

noun

one of a pair of thin, tapered sticks, often of wood or ivory, held in one hand between the thumb and fingers and used chiefly in China, Japan, and other Asian countries for lifting food to the mouth.

1690–1700; Chinese Pidgin English chop quick ( chop-chop ) + stick ¹

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They shared fried pork dumplings in a sweet black sauce, and Glory even tried to teach him how to use chopsticks.

From Literature

The chopsticks are still in a jar on a kitchen counter.

From Literature

The valor comes when she picks her chopsticks up.

From Los Angeles Times

I found her treasured chopstick holders that she displayed in her dining room wherever they lived.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mahan paused, his chopsticks hovering over a custard dumpling.

From Los Angeles Times

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