Pretzel: meaning, definitions and examples
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pretzel
[ หprษtsษl ]
snack food
A pretzel is a type of baked bread product that is typically twisted into a knot shape and sprinkled with coarse salt. Originating from Germany, pretzels are characterized by their unique textureโcrispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They can be served plain, with mustard, or topped with various ingredients like cheese or cinnamon sugar. Pretzels can be found in both hard and soft varieties. Soft pretzels are often enjoyed at fairs and sporting events, while hard pretzels are frequently eaten as a snack.
Synonyms
bready knot, snack pretzel, twisted bread.
Examples of usage
- I bought a soft pretzel at the fair.
- She enjoys dipping her pretzels in mustard.
- Hard pretzels are great for snacking.
- He made homemade pretzels for the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "pretzel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pretzel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคเคเคผเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Brezel
๐ฎ๐ฉ pretzel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ precel
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใใใงใซ
๐ซ๐ท bretzel
๐ช๐ธ pretzel
๐น๐ท pretzel
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ ์ฒผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ precl
๐ธ๐ฐ precl
๐จ๐ณ ๆค็ๅท้ฅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ pica
๐ฎ๐ธ pretzel
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะตััะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pretsel
๐ฒ๐ฝ pretzel
Etymology
The word 'pretzel' originates from the German term 'Brezel', which is derived from the Latin word 'bracchium', meaning 'arm'. This reflects the shape of the pretzel, resembling crossed arms. Pretzels have a long history, believed to have been created by medieval monks in Europe around 610 AD. They were originally made as a reward for children who memorized their prayers; the shape symbolized arms crossed in prayer. Over the centuries, pretzels evolved into a popular snack food, especially in Germany and later in the United States, where they became associated with street food vendors and sports events. In Germany, pretzels are often enjoyed with beer, while in America, they are commonly served warm with cheese dip.