cane

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Singapore has toughened punishments for convicted scammers -- including up to 24 strokes with a cane -- and created a 24-hour helpline that receives up to 700 calls daily.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Tikriti suggested he could spray the person’s hair gray and give him a cane so he could look to be in his 60s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The elaborate stage design included a maze of sugar cane and a single-story house similar to the one he used during his 31-date residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico, last summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Plant-based syrup, such as glucose syrup derived from sugar cane, can be half the price of genuine honey, or even less.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Then I realized I was still holding the cane out, and Jay still had the flashlight.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce