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Meaning of swizzle stick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français touillette
Svenska drinkpinne

Examples

“The rum-based mixed drink came with a swizzle stick shaped like a pirate's sword.”
“Churn up the mixture with a swizzle-stick, which can be easily made with the assistance of a short length of cane (the ordinary school-treat brand) a piece of cork, a bit of string, and a pocket knife.”
“And as a neon swizzle stick is stirring up the sultry night air”
“Ting, ting, ting! Tracey hit her swizzle stick against her glass.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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