apinch

[əˈpɪntʃ]

apinch Definition

a small amount of something, typically a powdery substance, held between one's thumb and forefinger and used for seasoning food.

Using apinch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apinch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Add a pinch of salt to the soup.

• Example

  She sprinkled a pinch of cinnamon on top of the cake.

• Example

  A pinch of sugar can help balance the acidity of the tomato sauce.

apinch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for apinch

• dash
• sprinkle
• smidgen
• nip

Phrases with apinch

• pinch hitter

  a substitute batter in baseball who bats for another player in a key situation

  Example

  The coach sent in a pinch hitter to try to win the game.

• pinch oneself

  to do something to make sure that one is not dreaming or imagining something

  Example

  I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming when I won the lottery.

• in a pinch

  when there is no other option available; as a last resort

  Example

  I don't like using instant coffee, but it will do in a pinch.

Origins of apinch

from Middle English 'a pinch of', meaning 'a small quantity of'

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Summary: apinch in Brief

'Apinch' [əˈpɪntʃ] refers to a small amount of something, typically a powdery substance, held between one's thumb and forefinger and used for seasoning food. It is often used in cooking and recipes, as in 'Add a pinch of salt to the soup.' Other phrases like 'pinch hitter' and 'in a pinch' use 'pinch' to denote substitution and last resort, respectively.