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We eat all organic at home, so if we're running around and the kids want a hot dog or pretzel, I'll get it for them.
Kelly Rutherford

Meaning of "pretzel" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PRETZEL

From German, from Old High German brezitella; perhaps related to Medieval Latin bracellus bracelet, from Latin bracchium arm.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PRETZEL

pretzel  [ˈprɛtsəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PRETZEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pretzel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PRETZEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pretzel

Pretzel

A pretzel is a type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly found in a unique knot-like shape, often claimed to represent hands in prayer. Pretzels originated in Europe, most likely among monasteries in the Early Middle Ages. The traditional pretzel shape is a distinctive symmetrical looped form, with the ends of a long strip of dough intertwined and then twisted back into itself in a certain way. Pretzels now come in different shapes. Salt is the most common seasoning for pretzels, complementing the washing soda or lye treatment that gives pretzels their traditional "skin" and flavor through the Maillard reaction; other seasonings include sugars, glazes, seeds, and/or nuts.

Definition of pretzel in the English dictionary

The definition of pretzel in the dictionary is a brittle savoury biscuit, in the form of a knot or stick, glazed and salted on the outside, eaten esp in Germany and the US.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRETZEL


axel
ˈæksəl
cancel
ˈkænsəl
castle
ˈkɑːsəl
council
ˈkaʊnsəl
counsel
ˈkaʊnsəl
Etzel
ˈɛtsəl
fossil
ˈfɒsəl
hustle
ˈhʌsəl
muscle
ˈmʌsəl
Newcastle
ˈnjuːˌkɑːsəl
parcel
ˈpɑːsəl
pencil
ˈpɛnsəl
pixel
ˈpɪksəl
quetzal
ˈkɛtsəl
Russell
ˈrʌsəl
schnitzel
ˈʃnɪtsəl
Tetzel
ˈtɛtsəl
Tezel
ˈtɛtsəl
universal
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl
vessel
ˈvɛsəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRETZEL

pretreatment
pretrim
prettied
prettier
pretties
prettiest
prettification
prettified
prettifier
prettifies
prettify
prettily
prettiness
pretty
pretty boy
pretty-pretty
prettyish
prettyism
pretype
preunification

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRETZEL

Azazel
bezel
damozel
donzel
drazel
hazel
mangoldwurzel
ouzel
puzzel
ring ouzel
schlimazel
shlimazel
sizel
teazel
water ouzel
Wiener schnitzel
witch hazel
wurzel
zel
zizel

Synonyms and antonyms of pretzel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pretzel» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRETZEL

Find out the translation of pretzel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pretzel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pretzel» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

饼干
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pretzel
570 millions of speakers

English

pretzel
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक प्रकार की रोटी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المملح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крендель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pretzel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রেটসলের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bretzel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pretzel
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brezel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プレッツェル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프레첼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pretzel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bánh quy cây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்களை அகல
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रिटेल प्रदीप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çubuk kraker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

salatino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

precel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крендель
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

covrig
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pretzel
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

krakeling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kringla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pretzel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pretzel

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRETZEL»

The term «pretzel» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.964 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRETZEL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pretzel» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pretzel» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pretzel

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5 QUOTES WITH «PRETZEL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pretzel.
1
Anne F. Beiler
When my husband Jonas and I started Auntie Anne's in 1988, we never expected or anticipated building an international pretzel franchise. It was the farthest thing from our minds.
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Michio Kaku
In Einstein's equation, time is a river. It speeds up, meanders, and slows down. The new wrinkle is that it can have whirlpools and fork into two rivers. So, if the river of time can be bent into a pretzel, create whirlpools and fork into two rivers, then time travel cannot be ruled out.
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Nell Newman
After getting recognized in public from my picture on our pretzel bag, I can understand not wanting to be in the public eye. It has given me a public persona I had always avoided as a child. I do it because it's for a good cause.
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Nell Newman
Basically, what we've done is, every year we take half the money and allow people who've helped us in the industry to give it away. One year, the ladies who put the pretzel bags in the boxes got to give it away.
5
Kelly Rutherford
We eat all organic at home, so if we're running around and the kids want a hot dog or pretzel, I'll get it for them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRETZEL»

Discover the use of pretzel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pretzel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pretzel
At least not until she gets into a jam out of which only a long dog can help her. This classic story of puppy love will win the hearts of both old and new Pretzel fans.
H. A. Rey, Margret Rey, 1997
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Pretzel Making at Home
Here's a new twist on an old favorite: pretzels warm from the oven. DIY bakers can make their own crunchy, chewy, savory, or sweet artisan pretzels with this collection of 50 recipes that imagines every way to shape, fill, and top them.
Andrea Slonecker, 2013
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Tugger: The Pretzel Pup
The family's attempts and Tugger's refusal led to a comical story in poetry form by the mother/daughter pair. As you read the story, you will begin to wonder, what would change the puppy's mind . . . and that is the crux of the story.
Sandy Swann, Susan McKain, 2010
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Pretzel on Prozac: The Story of an Immigrant Dog
Although the long life of a confused, anxiety-ridden pet is the focus of "Pretzel on Prozac: The Story of an Immigrant Dog," this book is also a human story.
Ellen Palestrant, 2007
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The Magic Pretzel: Ready For Chapters 1
Fourth-grader Norman Gnormal, who behaves a lot like a dog, finds his first real friends when the principal signs him up for the Werewolf Club at school.
Daniel Pinkwater, 2000
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Assaulted Pretzel
Claire Weatherly found the simple life she always wanted when she opened a gift shop in Heavenly, Pennsylvania—a small town in the heart of Amish country.
Laura Bradford, 2013
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Pretzel logic: a novel
A novel about a women's group which meets once a week for mutual support.
Lisa Rogak, 1999
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My Daddy Is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids
While other children's parents are veterinarians, gardeners, and builders, one father is able to become a dog, a tree, and a bridge using various yoga poses.
Baron Baptiste, 2012
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The Pretzel Man: A True Story of Phobias and Back Problems
For this reason, this book was written by a clinical social worker and stepmother, along with her own child and three stepchildren, ages 4-11.
James C. Schaefer, 2002
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Snack Foods Processing
Indeed, the characteristic flavor that makes a pretzel a pretzel instead of a cracker or breadstick is derived from the application of a mild solution of hot water and sodium hydroxide, which changes the surface pH of the acidic dough piece to ...
Edmund W. Lusas, Lloyd W. Rooney, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRETZEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pretzel is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's your favorite place for pretzels and pretzel-inspired dishes?
We're in central Pennsylvania, and it's hard not to find pretzels on restaurant menus. There are pretzel sandwiches, pretzel appetizers ... «PennLive.com, Jul 15»
2
Shake Shack's New Nostalgic Burger; Burger King Keeps Beating …
This means passengers can swap microwaved soggy pastas and pretzel bags for canapés, beef tenderloins, and even wild Iranian cave. «Eater, Jul 15»
3
Elkhart County 4-H Fair: Just how unhealthy is fair food?
Original Auntie Anne's pretzel: 340 calories, 5 grams fat, according to Auntie Anne's. Woman vigorously swimming: 30 minutes. Man vigorously ... «Flavor 574, Jul 15»
4
These Crazy, Yummy "Freakshakes" Will Blow Your Mind
They also have a Nutella and salty pretzel shake, which is a cold and creamy Nutella shake with "lashings of Nutella, vanilla bean whipped ... «Cambio, Jul 15»
5
The 21 cult Sydney dishes you MUST try before you die
16. Stoner's delight, Ms. G's. Chef Dan Hong's creation of doughnut ice-cream, peanut dulce de leche, peanut and pretzel brittle, crispy bacon, ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Photos Of Dancers In Their Own Homes Will Leave You Speechless
... on tiptoes, mid-arabesque or contorted into a pretzel-like configuration. "Dancing is poetry with arms and legs," Charles Baudelaire once said ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
The 5 Poshest Movie Theaters for Snacks
Quick: Name a few foods that people usually eat in the movie theater. Popcorn, obviously. Maybe nachos, pretzel nuggets with cheese sauce, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Adding a twist: Family opens Finger Lakes Pretzel Factory and …
Members of the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce and owners and employees of the new Finger Lakes Pretzel Factory & Baker gather for a ... «Auburn Citizen, Jul 15»
9
This Franchisee Has Long Been in the Telemarketing Biz, But His …
Philly Pretzel Factory really has an amazing product," DuCoin says, explaining his recent foray, just two months ago, into the pretzel franchise ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
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Maple Island Brewing announces pretzel beer for state fair
Maple Island Brewing in Stillwater will brew a pretzel beer to be sold at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. The beer, called “2 ... «Stillwater Gazette, Jul 15»

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