bagels
word · lemma: bagel
/ˈbeɪɡəɫz/
/bˈeɪɡəlz/
Definition
A bagel is a round bread roll with a hole in the middle, often eaten toasted with spreads like cream cheese. It's chewy and sometimes topped with seeds.
Usage & Nuances
"Bagels" is plural; singular is "bagel". Typical toppings: cream cheese, butter, lox (smoked salmon). Common in the US and Jewish cuisine. Not the same as donuts, though both have a hole. Usually served savory, not sweet.
Spanish: bagels - rosquillas (tipo bagel)Portuguese (BR): bagels - rosquinhas (tipo bagel)Portuguese (PT): bagels - rosquinhas (tipo bagel)Chinese (Simplified): 百吉饼Chinese (Traditional): 百吉餅Hindi: बेगल्सArabic: خبز البيجلBengali: বেগেলRussian: бэйглы - бублики (еврейские)Japanese: ベーグルVietnamese: bánh mì vòng - bánh bagelKorean: 베이글Turkish: simit - bagelUrdu: بیگلIndonesian: bagel
Example Sentences
The bakery sells fresh bagels every morning.
basic
Do you want your bagels toasted or plain?
natural
They brought a dozen bagels to the office meeting.
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Nothing beats warm bagels on a cold morning.
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I ate two bagels for breakfast.
basic
She likes her bagels with cream cheese.
basic