cinnamon stick

noun

: a small roll or quill of dried cinnamon bark used as a spice

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There is no universal way to make cinnamon tea, but here are a few suggestions: Soaking cinnamon sticks: In one study, researchers prepared cinnamon tea by soaking 60 g cinnamon sticks in 1,000 mL of room-temperature water. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025 Garnish each glass with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 For example, try stirring your coffee with a cinnamon stick to intensify the aroma, or, sprinkle ground cinnamon over chia pudding or oatmeal to enhance the grains’ floral notes. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 After a minute, empty water, add ingredients (see below), top with boiling water and garnish with a lemon or orange slice studded with cloves and/or a cinnamon stick. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cinnamon stick

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinnamon stick was in 1616

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“Cinnamon stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinnamon%20stick. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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