pretzel
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Noun — A baked bread snack, often salted, twisted into a knot or loop shape.
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Etymology
From German Brezel, ultimately from Latin brachium ("arm") — the shape is thought to resemble folded arms.
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What does “pretzel” mean?
The word “pretzel” means a baked bread snack, often salted, twisted into a knot or loop shape. In plain terms, the twisted baked snack, or (as a verb) to twist something into a similar knot shape.
How do you pronounce “pretzel”?
“Pretzel” is pronounced PREHT-suhl (/ˈpɹɛt.səl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pretzel” in a sentence?
Here is “pretzel” used in a sentence: “She bought a warm pretzel from the street vendor.”
What part of speech is “pretzel”?
Depending on how it is used, “pretzel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pretzel” come from?
The word “pretzel” comes from Latin. From German Brezel, ultimately from Latin brachium ("arm") — the shape is thought to resemble folded arms.
How many meanings does “pretzel” have?
“Pretzel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a baked bread snack, often salted, twisted into a knot or loop shape.