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Meaning of pickle
A pickle is primarily something, especially a cucumber, that has been preserved in a solution of brine, vinegar, or other acidic liquid.
Etymology of pickle
The word "pickle" comes from the Middle English word "pykyl" or "pykel", which is derived from the Middle Dutch word "pekel", meaning "brine" or "salt".
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a method of preserving food, particularly cucumbers, in a solution of brine or vinegar.
Synonyms
brine
preserve
marinade
cure
salt
soak
steep
immerse
dip
souse
douse
dunk
sous
relish
condiment
sauce
seasoning
flavoring
garnish
topping
chutney
jam
jelly
marmalade
conserve
jellyfish
gherkin
cornichon
sauerkraut
kimchi
fermentation
canning
bottling
jar
barrel
vat
tank
reservoir
container
vessel
pickle juice
pickling liquid
brine solution
Definitions
- A cucumber or other vegetable that has been preserved in a solution of brine, vinegar, or other acidic liquid.
- * A situation or problem that is difficult to deal with.
- * To preserve or soak something, especially food, in a solution of brine, vinegar, or other acidic liquid.
Usage Examples
- She made a batch of homemade pickles using fresh cucumbers and a special spice blend.
- * The pickle juice added a tangy flavor to the sandwich.
- * He found himself in a pickle when his car broke down on the side of the road.