Phrase guide

swizzle stick

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A small utensil, often disposable, used to mix or stir drinks, commonly iced tea or cocktails.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The rum-based mixed drink came with a swizzle stick shaped like a pirate's sword.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a small stick used to stir mixed drinks

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stick

History

Etymology

1859, from swizzle (“alcoholic drink”, noun).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: бъркалка (bǎrkalka) — small utensil used to mix or stir drinks
  • French: touillette — small utensil used to mix or stir drinks
  • Polish: pałeczka do mieszania koktajli — small utensil used to mix or stir drinks