Jelly

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛli/

Definitions of jelly

noun a sweet, clear, semisolid, somewhat elastic spread or preserve made from fruit juice and sugar boiled to a thick consistency

Example Sentences

A1 I like to spread jelly on my toast in the morning.

A2 She packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.

B1 The children enjoyed playing with colorful jelly toys.

B2 The chef prepared a delicious jelly dessert for the party.

C1 The artisanal jelly was made from fresh fruits and herbs.

C2 The royal banquet featured a selection of exquisite jellies.

Examples of jelly in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicate jelly dessert for the event.

informal I love spreading peanut butter and jelly on my sandwich.

slang Hey, pass me that jelly jar over there.

figurative Her mind was a jelly of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of jelly

• past tense: jellied
• plural: jellies
• comparative: more jelly
• superlative: most jelly
• present tense: jellies
• future tense: will jelly
• perfect tense: have jellied
• continuous tense: is jellied
• singular: jelly
• positive degree: jelly
• infinitive: to jelly
• gerund: jellying
• participle: jellied

Origin and Evolution of jelly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'jelly' originated from the Old French word 'gelee' which means 'frost' or 'ice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jelly' evolved to refer to a clear, fruit-flavored spread or dessert made from gelatin or fruit juice.