pickle

[ pik-uhl ]

/ ˈpɪk əl /

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noun

a cucumber that has been preserved in brine, vinegar, or the like.

Often pickles. any other vegetable, as cauliflower, celery, etc., preserved in vinegar and eaten as a relish.

something preserved in a brine or marinade.

a liquid usually prepared with salt or vinegar for preserving or flavoring fish, meat, vegetables, etc.; brine or marinade.

Metallurgy. an acid or other chemical solution in which metal objects are dipped to remove oxide scale or other adhering substances.

Informal. a troublesome or awkward situation; predicament: I was in a pickle after the check bounced.

Informal. a sour, disagreeable person.

verb (used with object), pick·led, pick·ling.

to preserve or steep in brine or other liquid.

to treat with a chemical solution, as for the purpose of cleaning.

to give a pale, streaked finish to (wood) by applying and partly removing paint or by bleaching, as to give an appearance of age.

Slang. to store; prepare for long-range storage: Let's pickle these old cars for a few years.

Origin of pickle

1400–50; late Middle English pikkyll, pekille<Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pekel (>German Pökel) brine, pickle

SYNONYMS FOR pickle

6 plight, quandary; fix, bind, scrape, jam.

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Words nearby pickle

Pickford, pick holes in, pickin, picking, pickings, pickle, pickled, pickleworm, picklock, pick-me-up, pick 'n' mix

Definition for pickle (2 of 2)

pickle²

[ pik-uhl ]

/ ˈpɪk əl /

noun Scot. and North England.

a single grain or kernel, as of barley or corn.

a small amount; a little.

Origin of pickle

1545–55; perhaps noun use of pickle to take tiny bits of food in eating, frequentative of pick¹; see -le

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Example sentences from the Web for pickle

In the promotional video, Balvin says his preference is for “no pickles,” which sort of defeats the purpose of a Big Mac, but hey, if you want to consume the exact same food as J Balvin, you gotta make some sacrifices.
McDonald’s Partners With J Balvin Following the Huge Success of the Travis Scott Meal|Jaya Saxena|October 6, 2020|Eater
It would be a very unpleasant chore, and again, that’s the pickle you’re trying to present.
The most secure ways to lock up your bike|By Michael Frank/Cycle Volta|August 26, 2020|Popular Science
Then, you’ll find yourself in a pickle if more than one blogger accepts it.
Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks|Raj Dosanjh|July 29, 2020|Search Engine Watch
You spice it with blues and skiffle music, and pickle it in alcohol and tobacco smoke.
The Greatest Rock Voice of All Time Belonged to Joe Cocker|Ted Gioia|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Our backyard had a baseball diamond and a “Pickle” path worn into the lawn because of Frankie.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’|Eileen Cronin|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A pinch hitter named Pickle Smith was announced for Jacksonville.
The Great Paul Hemphill Celebrates the Long Gone Birmingham Barons|Paul Hemphill|March 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chuck Strickler of Decatur, Michigan, found himself in a pickle right after September 11.
New iPhone a Problem for People Who Lack Fingerprints|Winston Ross|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But soon after I arrived in Washington, D.C., I was in a pickle.
Michelle Rhee: My Break With the Democrats|Michelle Rhee|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mix the pickle well together; pour it over the peaches, and tie them down close with either leather or a bladder.
The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory;|Charlotte Campbell Bury
Mr. Grewgious looked much disgraced by being prefigured in this pickle.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood|Charles Dickens
But Bob Hart's sketch was not destined to end in a pickle jar.
Strictly Business|O. Henry
They pickle and can the products of the land, and in winter do knitting, netting and sewing of all kinds.
Applied Eugenics|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson
That little coral snake in the pickle bottle was responsible for the death of one Reingelder.
The Librarian at Play|Edmund Lester Pearson

British Dictionary definitions for pickle

pickle

/ (ˈpɪkəl) /

noun

(often plural) vegetables, such as cauliflowers, onions, etc, preserved in vinegar, brine, etc

any food preserved in this way

a liquid or marinade, such as spiced vinegar, for preserving vegetables, meat, fish, etc

mainly US and Canadian a cucumber that has been preserved and flavoured in a pickling solution, such as brine or vinegar

informal an awkward or difficult situationto be in a pickle

British informal a mischievous child

verb (tr)

to preserve in a pickling liquid

to immerse (a metallic object) in a liquid, such as an acid, to remove surface scale

Derived forms of pickle

pickler, noun

Word Origin for pickle

C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch pekel; related to German Pökel brine

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with pickle

pickle

see in a fix (pickle).

单词	pickle
释义	pickle ¹ [ pik-uhl ] / ˈpɪk əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pickle ON THESAURUS.COM noun a cucumber that has been preserved in brine, vinegar, or the like. Often pickles. any other vegetable, as cauliflower, celery, etc., preserved in vinegar and eaten as a relish. something preserved in a brine or marinade. a liquid usually prepared with salt or vinegar for preserving or flavoring fish, meat, vegetables, etc.; brine or marinade. Metallurgy. an acid or other chemical solution in which metal objects are dipped to remove oxide scale or other adhering substances. Informal. a troublesome or awkward situation; predicament: I was in a pickle after the check bounced. Informal. a sour, disagreeable person. verb (used with object), pick·led, pick·ling. to preserve or steep in brine or other liquid. to treat with a chemical solution, as for the purpose of cleaning. to give a pale, streaked finish to (wood) by applying and partly removing paint or by bleaching, as to give an appearance of age. Slang. to store; prepare for long-range storage: Let's pickle these old cars for a few years. Origin of pickle ¹ 1400–50; late Middle English pikkyll, pekille<Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pekel (>German Pökel) brine, pickle SYNONYMS FOR pickle 6 plight, quandary; fix, bind, scrape, jam. SEE SYNONYMS FOR pickle ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby pickle Pickford, pick holes in, pickin, picking, pickings, pickle, pickled, pickleworm, picklock, pick-me-up, pick 'n' mix Definition for pickle (2 of 2) pickle² [ pik-uhl ] / ˈpɪk əl / noun Scot. and North England. a single grain or kernel, as of barley or corn. a small amount; a little. Origin of pickle ² 1545–55; perhaps noun use of pickle to take tiny bits of food in eating, frequentative of pick¹; see -le Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pickle In the promotional video, Balvin says his preference is for “no pickles,” which sort of defeats the purpose of a Big Mac, but hey, if you want to consume the exact same food as J Balvin, you gotta make some sacrifices. McDonald’s Partners With J Balvin Following the Huge Success of the Travis Scott Meal\|Jaya Saxena\|October 6, 2020\|Eater It would be a very unpleasant chore, and again, that’s the pickle you’re trying to present. The most secure ways to lock up your bike\|By Michael Frank/Cycle Volta\|August 26, 2020\|Popular Science Then, you’ll find yourself in a pickle if more than one blogger accepts it. Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks\|Raj Dosanjh\|July 29, 2020\|Search Engine Watch You spice it with blues and skiffle music, and pickle it in alcohol and tobacco smoke. The Greatest Rock Voice of All Time Belonged to Joe Cocker\|Ted Gioia\|December 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our backyard had a baseball diamond and a “Pickle” path worn into the lawn because of Frankie. ‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’\|Eileen Cronin\|April 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A pinch hitter named Pickle Smith was announced for Jacksonville. The Great Paul Hemphill Celebrates the Long Gone Birmingham Barons\|Paul Hemphill\|March 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Chuck Strickler of Decatur, Michigan, found himself in a pickle right after September 11. New iPhone a Problem for People Who Lack Fingerprints\|Winston Ross\|September 12, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But soon after I arrived in Washington, D.C., I was in a pickle. Michelle Rhee: My Break With the Democrats\|Michelle Rhee\|February 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Mix the pickle well together; pour it over the peaches, and tie them down close with either leather or a bladder. The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory;\|Charlotte Campbell Bury Mr. Grewgious looked much disgraced by being prefigured in this pickle. The Mystery of Edwin Drood\|Charles Dickens But Bob Hart's sketch was not destined to end in a pickle jar. Strictly Business\|O. Henry They pickle and can the products of the land, and in winter do knitting, netting and sewing of all kinds. Applied Eugenics\|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson That little coral snake in the pickle bottle was responsible for the death of one Reingelder. The Librarian at Play\|Edmund Lester Pearson British Dictionary definitions for pickle pickle / (ˈpɪkəl) / noun (often plural) vegetables, such as cauliflowers, onions, etc, preserved in vinegar, brine, etc any food preserved in this way a liquid or marinade, such as spiced vinegar, for preserving vegetables, meat, fish, etc mainly US and Canadian a cucumber that has been preserved and flavoured in a pickling solution, such as brine or vinegar informal an awkward or difficult situationto be in a pickle British informal a mischievous child verb (tr) to preserve in a pickling liquid to immerse (a metallic object) in a liquid, such as an acid, to remove surface scale Derived forms of pickle pickler, noun Word Origin for pickle C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch pekel; related to German Pökel brine Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with pickle pickle see in a fix (pickle). The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to pickle box, predicament, dilemma, bind, fix, spot, quandary, scrape, difficulty, jam, corner, hole, disorder, souse, salt, keep, cure, can, steep, marinade
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pickle

noun

verb (used with object), pick·led, pick·ling.

Origin of pickle

SYNONYMS FOR pickle

Words nearby pickle

Definition for pickle (2 of 2)

noun Scot. and North England.

Origin of pickle

Example sentences from the Web for pickle

British Dictionary definitions for pickle

noun

verb (tr)

Derived forms of pickle

Word Origin for pickle

Idioms and Phrases with pickle

Words related to pickle