toothpick

A toothpick is a small stick used to remove food from between your teeth.

When you eat something sticky or hard like meat or candy, it can get stuck in your teeth. That's when people use a toothpick to carefully pick out the food and leave their mouth feeling clean again. Toothpicks are usually thin and straight, made of wood or plastic, and come in different sizes. Some people also use them as a fun way to snack, like dipping one end in peanut butter or cheese spread.