pretzel

[ˈprɛts(ə)l]

pretzel Definition

a crisp biscuit baked in the form of a knot or a stick and flavored with salt, very often eaten with beer.

Using pretzel: Examples

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

  • Example

    I love to eat pretzels while watching movies.

  • Example

    The pretzels are a perfect snack for the party.

  • Example

    The street vendor sold hot pretzels on the corner.

pretzel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pretzel

Phrases with pretzel

  • a type of reasoning that is twisted and convoluted, making no sense at all

    Example

    His argument was full of pretzel logic, and nobody could understand what he was trying to say.

  • a type of bread roll made in the shape of a pretzel, often served with sandwiches or burgers

    Example

    The restaurant's signature dish is a burger served on a pretzel roll.

  • a type of bagel that is shaped like a pretzel, often served with cream cheese or smoked salmon

    Example

    The bakery sells a variety of bagels, including the popular pretzel bagel.

Origins of pretzel

from German 'Brezel', from Middle High German 'brezitella', diminutive of 'breze', meaning 'arm'

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Summary: pretzel in Brief

A 'pretzel' [ˈprɛts(ə)l] is a crispy biscuit shaped like a knot or stick, often flavored with salt and eaten as a snack, especially with beer. It can also be used in phrases like 'pretzel logic,' referring to twisted and convoluted reasoning, and 'pretzel roll,' a type of bread roll shaped like a pretzel. 'Pretzel' is a casual term for a baked good.