Pickles: meaning, definitions and examples

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pickles

[ ˈpɪk.əls ]

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food

Pickles are vegetables or fruits that have been preserved in vinegar or brine, often with spices added for flavor. They are typically crunchy and sour in taste.

Synonyms

cucumbers, gherkins, relish

Examples of usage

I love eating pickles straight out of the jar.
She added pickles to her sandwich for extra flavor.

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informal

In informal usage, pickles can refer to a difficult situation or a state of confusion.

Synonyms

dilemma, predicament, quandary

Examples of usage

I found myself in a real pickle when my car broke down on the way to the airport.
The project was in a pickle after the deadline was moved up.

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slang

To pickle can also mean to preserve something in vinegar or brine.

Synonyms

ferment, marinate, preserve

Examples of usage

She pickled the surplus vegetables from her garden.
The chef pickled the eggs for a unique twist on the dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "pickles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 picles

🇮🇳 अचार

🇩🇪 Essiggurken

🇮🇩 acar

🇺🇦 соління

🇵🇱 pikle

🇯🇵 ピクルス

🇫🇷 cornichons

🇪🇸 pepinillos

🇹🇷 turşu

🇰🇷 피클

🇸🇦 مخللات

🇨🇿 nakládané okurky

🇸🇰 nakladané uhorky

🇨🇳 泡菜

🇸🇮 kisle kumarice

🇮🇸 súrar gúrkur

🇰🇿 қияр тұздығы

🇬🇪 მჟავე კიტრი

🇦🇿 turşu

🇲🇽 pepinillos

Word origin

The word 'pickles' originated from the Dutch word 'pekel' which means brine or pickle. The practice of pickling food dates back thousands of years and was used as a method of preserving food before refrigeration. Pickles have been a popular food item in many cultures and are enjoyed for their tangy flavor and crunchy texture.