Pretzel

/ˈprɛtsəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of baked bread product, usually twisted into a knot shape and often sprinkled with coarse salt.

I bought a warm pretzel from the vendor at the festival.

A snack made from this type of bread, commonly found in various flavors or styles.

We enjoyed dipping pretzels in mustard during the game.

A figure-eight shaped bread roll that originated in Europe.

The bakery offers a variety of pretzel shapes, including traditional knots and sticks.

The word 'pretzel' comes from the German 'Brezel', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'bracchium' meaning 'arm'.

soft pretzel

A type of pretzel that is baked and served warm, often with toppings like salt or cheese.

pretzel logic

A term describing convoluted reasoning or illogical thinking.

baked

Cooked using dry heat, typically in an oven.

knot

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

To twist or turn something in a complicated fashion.

He pretzeled the wires to keep them from tangling.

A playful term for someone who is being overly complicated.

Stop pretzel-ing the instructions; just get to the point!