pickle (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkl/

Definition

A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in brine, vinegar, or other pickling liquid.

Examples

• She loves to snack on dill pickles straight from the jar.

• The deli offers a variety of pickled vegetables, including onions and beets.

• He added a sliced pickle to his hamburger for extra flavor.

How to Use pickle

pickle in brine (prepositional phrase)

To preserve food using a salty liquid. — "We will pickle the cucumbers in brine for the winter."

pickle in vinegar (prepositional phrase)

To preserve food using vinegar. — "She likes to pickle onions in vinegar for salads."

in a pickle (idiom)

In a difficult or awkward situation. — "He's in a real pickle because he lost the keys to the office."

Synonyms of pickle

Words with a similar meaning to pickle:

• gherkin
• brine
• preserve
• conserve

Antonyms of pickle

Words with the opposite meaning to pickle:

• fresh
• raw

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