breadstick

Thân thiện

A child dips a breadstick into a bowl of tomato soup.

Definition

Noun: A breadstick is a crisp, dry, stick-shaped baked roll. It is typically thin, elongated, and crunchy, often served as an appetizer or accompaniment to meals, particularly with soups or salads.

Usage

Breadsticks are commonly served in restaurants, especially Italian ones, as a complimentary starter. They are eaten by hand. The word is typically used in its singular form to refer to one piece or in its plural form ("breadsticks") to refer to multiple.

Examples

• The waiter brought a basket of warm breadsticks to the table before our meal.
• Would you like a breadstick with your minestrone soup?
• These homemade breadsticks are deliciously crispy.

Advanced Usage

• "Breadstick" as a descriptor: The shape and texture are defining characteristics. It can be used informally to describe something long, thin, and rigid.
  • After the drought, the garden was full of breadstick-dry twigs.

Variants and Related Words

• Grissini: The Italian term for breadsticks, often denoting a specific, traditional style.
• Bread roll: A more general term for a small, individual portion of bread, which is usually softer and not stick-shaped.

Synonyms

• Bread rod
• Crisp roll
• Stick roll

Related Phrases

• Bread basket: A basket in which breadsticks and other breads are often served.
  • The bread basket contained both breadsticks and focaccia.
• Soup and breadsticks: A common pairing.
  • For a light lunch, I just had soup and breadsticks.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a crisp stick-shaped roll; often served with soup

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bread-stick