Strudel

Pronunciation: /ˈstruːdəl/

Definitions of strudel

noun a type of layered pastry with a sweet filling, typically associated with Austrian or German cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat apple strudel for dessert.

A2 My grandmother makes the best homemade strudel.

B1 The bakery down the street sells delicious cherry strudel.

B2 Austrian strudel is a popular pastry known for its flaky layers.

C1 The chef's specialty is a savory strudel filled with spinach and feta.

C2 The culinary school offers a class on mastering the art of strudel making.

Examples of strudel in a Sentence

formal The bakery specializes in making traditional Austrian strudel.

informal I could really go for a slice of strudel right now.

slang Let's grab some strudel and chill.

figurative Her mind was a strudel of conflicting thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of strudel

• plural: strudels
• comparative: more strudel
• superlative: most strudel
• present tense: enjoys strudel
• future tense: will eat strudel
• perfect tense: has eaten strudel
• continuous tense: is eating strudel
• singular: strudel
• positive degree: delicious strudel
• infinitive: to eat strudel
• gerund: eating strudel
• participle: eaten strudel

Origin and Evolution of strudel

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'strudel' originated from the German word 'Strudel' which means whirlpool or eddy, describing the spiral shape of the pastry.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a type of layered pastry, strudel has evolved to encompass a variety of sweet and savory fillings wrapped in thin dough and baked to a crisp perfection.