Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkəl/
noun a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine, often flavored with dill, garlic, or other spices
A1 I like to eat pickles with my sandwich.
A2 She made a delicious pickle salad for the picnic.
B1 The pickle jar was nearly empty, so I bought a new one.
B2 My grandma cans her own pickles every summer.
C1 The artisanal pickle shop offered a wide variety of flavors.
C2 After fermenting for a week, the homemade pickles were ready to eat.
verb not applicable
A1 I pickle cucumbers to make delicious pickles.
A2 She pickles her own vegetables to preserve them for the winter.
B1 The chef pickles a variety of foods to enhance their flavors.
B2 My grandmother taught me how to pickle fruits and vegetables using different spices.
C1 The traditional method of pickling involves fermenting the ingredients in brine.
C2 In some cultures, pickling is considered an art form with intricate recipes passed down through generations.
adjective not applicable
A1 I like to eat pickle chips.
A2 She packed a pickle sandwich for lunch.
B1 The pickle jar was nearly empty.
B2 The pickle flavor added a tangy kick to the dish.
C1 The pickle brine infused the meat with a unique taste.
C2 The chef's homemade pickle relish was a hit with the customers.
adverb not applicable
A1 I like to eat pickles with my sandwich.
A2 She looked at me pickle when I asked her to help.
B1 He ran pickle through the crowd to catch the bus.
B2 The project was in a real pickle due to unexpected delays.
C1 The negotiations were in a bit of a pickle, but eventually reached a resolution.
C2 Despite being in a pickle, she managed to come up with a creative solution.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I like pickles on my sandwich.
A2 Can you pass me the pickle?
B1 She always adds pickles to her burger.
B2 The pickle fell off the plate and onto the floor.
C1 The chef's special includes a unique pickle made in-house.
C2 The pickle jar was empty, so I had to make my own.
preposition not applicable
A1 I put the sandwich in the pickle jar.
A2 She hid the key in the pickle bucket.
B1 The treasure map led us to a pickle barrel.
B2 The secret document was hidden in the pickle container.
C1 The valuable artifact was stored in the pickle vat.
C2 The rare gem was carefully concealed in the pickle storage unit.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to eat pickles and cheese for a snack.
A2 She couldn't decide between the chocolate or the vanilla ice cream, so she chose the pickle flavor instead.
B1 I need to go to the store to buy some bread, pickle, and ham for sandwiches.
B2 The meeting was scheduled for 2:00, but it got pushed back to 2:30, so now I'm in a bit of a pickle.
C1 The negotiations were at a standstill, but a compromise was reached when both parties were willing to pickle their differences.
C2 Despite the pickle they found themselves in, the team managed to come out on top and win the championship.
interjection not applicable
A1 Pickle! I dropped my sandwich on the floor.
A2 Oh pickle! I forgot to bring my umbrella and it's raining.
B1 Well, pickle! I didn't expect the meeting to be canceled at the last minute.
B2 Pickle! I can't believe I missed the last train home.
C1 What a pickle we're in! The project deadline got moved up by two weeks.
C2 In a real pickle now! The company's financial report got leaked to the press.
article not applicable
A1 I like to eat pickles with my sandwich.
A2 My grandma makes the best homemade pickles.
B1 Pickles are a popular condiment in many countries.
B2 The pickles in this restaurant are too salty for my taste.
C1 I have never tried pickling my own vegetables, but I would like to learn.
C2 The chef's special burger comes with a side of house-made pickles.
formal The chef preserved the cucumbers in a brine solution to make pickles.
informal I love adding pickles to my sandwiches for some extra crunch.
slang Let's grab some burgers and pickles for lunch.
figurative She found herself in quite a pickle when she realized she forgot her wallet.
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