pretzel
noun
pret·zel ˈpret-səl 
: a brittle or chewy glazed usually salted slender bread often shaped like a loose knot
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This version pairs the elegant shellfish with a clever pretzel crust for an easy party food recipe that's both elegant and fun. 
Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The combo of salty pretzel crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Try the hunter’s plate stacked with brats, a fluffy pretzel, and other fixins. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2022 Calzones with various fillings; cherry limeade; frozen lemonade; lemonade; mini pizza; Pepsi products; pizza on a stick; pizza slice; soft pretzel; stuffed pizza, bottled water. The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022 Transfer the pretzel mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup, press into an even layer. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But the cookies carry over to Valentine’s Day, too, because the pretzel garnish looks just like a little heart. Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2022 Fresh pretzel bites covered in nacho cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and bacon bits. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 July 2022 Ledo Pizza has a Tax Day pizza and pretzel special Monday. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2022 See More
Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 The combo of salty pretzel crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Try the hunter’s plate stacked with brats, a fluffy pretzel, and other fixins. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2022 Calzones with various fillings; cherry limeade; frozen lemonade; lemonade; mini pizza; Pepsi products; pizza on a stick; pizza slice; soft pretzel; stuffed pizza, bottled water. The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022 Transfer the pretzel mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup, press into an even layer. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But the cookies carry over to Valentine’s Day, too, because the pretzel garnish looks just like a little heart. Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2022 Fresh pretzel bites covered in nacho cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and bacon bits. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 July 2022 Ledo Pizza has a Tax Day pizza and pretzel special Monday. Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German Brezel, ultimately from Latin brachiatus having branches like arms, from brachium arm — more at brace entry 2
First Known Use
1831, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
pretzel
noun
pret·zel ˈpret-səl
: a brown cracker that is salted and is often shaped like a loose knot