bread-stick
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Definition
Noun: A crisp, dry, stick-shaped roll of bread, typically slender and often seasoned. It is commonly served as an appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to soups and salads.
Examples
- The waiter brought a basket of bread-sticks to the table before our meal.
- I like to dip my bread-stick into the marinara sauce.
- These bread-sticks are flavored with garlic and parmesan cheese.
Advanced Usage
- "Breadstick" (as a single word): This is a common alternative spelling for the same item.
- The restaurant is famous for its free, unlimited breadsticks.
Variants and Related Words
- Breadstick: The single-word variant, identical in meaning.
- Grissini: The Italian term for a very thin, crisp breadstick, originating from Turin.
- Roll: A more general term for a small, individual portion of bread.
Synonyms
- Bread rod
- Crisp roll
Related Phrases
- Bread basket: A basket or container in which bread, including bread-sticks, is served.
- The bread basket contained both sourdough slices and bread-sticks.
Noun
- a crisp stick-shaped roll; often served with soup