English Explanatory Dictionary

matchstick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.
  2. Any similarly small and thin piece.

Pronunciation

/ˈmætʃstɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-matchstick.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-matchstick.wav

Word forms

matchstick matchsticks match stick

Etymology

From match + stick.

Synonyms

shred sliver splinter

Related words

matchbook matchbox matchcover matchhead
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