1. a pair of sticks used to strike drums
2. the lower leg portion of a chicken or turkey, especially when cooked as food

Examples

• The drummer twirled his drumsticks during the solo.
• She bought new drumsticks for her drum kit.
• The chicken drumsticks were perfectly seasoned.
• He grilled the turkey drumsticks for dinner.
• The music store sells various types of drumsticks.
• Mom served drumsticks with mashed potatoes.
• The drummer dropped one of his drumsticks during the performance.