pretzels
word · lemma: pretzel
/ˈpɹɛtzəɫz/
/pɹˈɛtsəlz/
Definition
Small, baked snacks that are twisted into a knot shape and often topped with salt; they can be hard and crunchy or soft and chewy.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the American or German-style snack food, typically eaten as a snack and sold in bags or at concession stands. 'Pretzels' can be hard (crunchy) or soft (chewy); be aware of this difference in recipes or menu items. Not to be confused with 'bagels' or 'breadsticks'.
Spanish: pretzels - rosquillas saladasPortuguese (BR): pretzels - biscoitos salgados (pretzel)Portuguese (PT): pretzels - biscoitos salgados (pretzel)Chinese (Simplified): 椒盐脆饼Chinese (Traditional): 椒鹽脆餅Hindi: प्रेट्ज़ेलArabic: بريتزلBengali: প্রেটজেলRussian: претцелиJapanese: プレッツェルVietnamese: bánh quy pretzelKorean: 프레첼Turkish: pretzel - tuzlu halkaUrdu: پریٹزلIndonesian: pretzel
Example Sentences
I like to eat pretzels as an afternoon snack.
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You can buy pretzels at the grocery store.
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The pretzels are salty and crunchy.
basic
Do you want some pretzels with your drink?
natural
We shared a big soft pretzel at the mall.
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All that's left in the snack bowl are a few crushed pretzels.
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