Pretzel: meaning, definitions and examples

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pretzel

 

[ หˆprษ›tsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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 textureโ€”crispy 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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pretzel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคœเคผเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brezel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pretzel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ precel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใƒ„ใ‚งใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bretzel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pretzel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pretzel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ ˆ์ฒผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูŠุฒูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ precl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ precl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆค’็›ๅท้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pretzel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะตั‚ั†ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pretsel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 They were originally made as a reward for children who memorized their prayers; the shape symbolized arms crossed in prayer.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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,135 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.