Basic Details
Word: Waffles
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of food made from batter cooked between two hot plates, creating a pattern and a crispy outside.
Synonyms: Pancakes, griddlecakes
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Waffle on: To speak or write in a way that is not clear or to avoid making a decision. Example: "Stop waffling on about your plans and just tell us what you want to do!"
- Waffle over something: To hesitate or be indecisive about a choice. Example: "She started to waffle over which dessert to choose at the café."
Usage Examples
Example 1: For breakfast, I usually enjoy my waffles topped with fresh strawberries and syrup.
Example 2: At the café, they serve delicious waffles with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Example 3: My friends and I experimented with different toppings to make our homemade waffles even more exciting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that waffles have been enjoyed since the Middle Ages? They were originally made over an open fire in a two-sided iron mold!
Famous Quote
"I'm just a waffle, but a waffle can still fly." — Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "waffles" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A type of clothing
c) A type of food made from batter
d) A type of dance
Answer: c) A type of food made from batter
2. Which of these is a synonym of "waffles"?
a) Sandwiches
b) Pancakes
c) Salads
d) Soups
Answer: b) Pancakes
3. Which sentence uses "waffles" correctly?
a) She built a house out of waffles.
b) They had waffles for breakfast with maple syrup.
c) The waffles swam in the pool.
d) He wrote an essay about waffles.
Answer: b) They had waffles for breakfast with maple syrup.
4. Which idiom means to hesitate about something?
a) Waffle over something
b) Jump the gun
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: a) Waffle over something
5. What is the opposite of "waffles"?
a) N/A
b) Doughnuts
c) Pies
d) Cakes
Answer: a) N/A
