Basic Details
Word: Pretzel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of baked bread, often twisted into a knot shape, and is usually crunchy and salty.
Synonyms: Snack, bread twist
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Twist like a pretzel: Used to describe someone who is flexible or trying hard to adapt. Example: "He could twist like a pretzel to fit into that small space!"
- As knotty as a pretzel: Refers to something that is very complicated or difficult to understand. Example: "The puzzle was as knotty as a pretzel and took us hours to complete."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the fair, I enjoyed a warm pretzel sprinkled with coarse sea salt.
Example 2: The baker taught us how to shape the dough into the traditional pretzel form.
Example 3: At the party, everyone loved the pretzels served with mustard and cheese dip.
Fun Fact
The origin of pretzels dates back to ancient times, and they are believed to have been created by monks in Europe around 610 AD as rewards for children learning their prayers!
Famous Quote
"Life is so unpredictable. You can get a pretzel one day and broccoli the next." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pretzel" mean?
a) A type of pasta
b) A kind of snack bread
c) A fruit
d) A vegetable
Answer: b) A kind of snack bread
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pretzel"?
a) Sandwich
b) Snack
c) Broccoli
d) Biscuit
Answer: b) Snack
3. Which sentence uses "pretzel" correctly?
a) The pretzel sang a song.
b) She twisted the dough into the shape of a pretzel.
c) The pretzel flew high in the sky.
d) The pretzel is my best friend.
Answer: b) She twisted the dough into the shape of a pretzel.
4. Which idiom suggests flexibility?
a) As knotty as a pretzel
b) Twist like a pretzel
c) Busy as a bee
d) Catch 22
Answer: b) Twist like a pretzel
5. What is the opposite of "pretzel"?
a) N/A
b) Cake
c) Candy
d) Pie
Answer: a) N/A
