chopsticks
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Noun — A pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines.
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How to use chopsticks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of chopsticks
eat with chopsticks
wooden chopsticks
disposable chopsticks
Etymology
Originally called The Celebrated Chop Waltz, because of the chopping motion of the fingers on the keys.
Full origin of chopsticks →Frequently asked questions
What does “chopsticks” mean?
The word “chopsticks” means a pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines. In plain terms, the paired sticks used for eating in many Asian cuisines; also the name of a famous easy piano tune.
How do you pronounce “chopsticks”?
“Chopsticks” is pronounced CHOPS-tihks (/ˈt͡ʃɑpstɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “chopsticks” in a sentence?
Here is “chopsticks” used in a sentence: “She skilfully picked up the noodles with her chopsticks.”
What part of speech is “chopsticks”?
“Chopsticks” is a noun.
How many meanings does “chopsticks” have?
“Chopsticks” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pair of slender sticks, usually of wood, bamboo, or metal, held in one hand and used to pick up food, especially in East Asian cuisines.
