noun
pretzel
PREHT-suhl
Pretzel (noun) means a baked bread snack, often salted, twisted into a knot or loop shape. Example: “She bought a warm pretzel from the street vendor.”
noun
1
A baked bread snack, often salted, twisted into a knot or loop shape.
"She bought a warm pretzel from the street vendor."
verb
1
To bend or twist something into a knotted shape.
"They discovered a snake pretzelled into knots."
"The yoga instructor pretzeled herself into an impressive pose."
How to use pretzel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe twisted baked snack, or (as a verb) to twist something into a similar knot shape.
Common pairings
soft pretzel
pretzel logic
twist into a pretzel
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Word forms
- Plural
- pretzels
- Third person singular
- pretzels
- Past tense
- pretzeled, pretzelled
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Etymology
From German Brezel, ultimately from Latin brachium ("arm") — the shape is thought to resemble folded arms.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
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.
