A cocktail stick is a small, pointed stick that is used to hold or spear food items, often in the context of finger foods or hors d'oeuvres. Other words for a cocktail stick may include toothpick, appetizer pick, hors d'oeuvre skewer, canape spear, or party spear. These synonyms all refer to the same type of utensil, but may be used in different regions or contexts. Whatever you choose to call it, a cocktail stick is a convenient and versatile tool for serving bite-sized snacks at parties, events, or in any casual setting.