pickle
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/ˈpɪkl/
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/ˈpɪkl/
A pickle is a vegetable, like a cucumber, that has been soaked in vinegar or salt water to preserve it. They have a strong taste and are often eaten cold with meat or salads.
I love to eat pickles with my sandwiches.
A pickle can also be a spicy sauce made from boiled fruits and vegetables. It's often sold in jars and eaten with meat or cheese.
The cheese and pickle sandwich was a delicious combination.
A pickle can also refer to a small cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar before being eaten.
I like to eat pickles straight out of the jar.
To pickle something means to preserve it in vinegar or salt water.
My grandma likes to pickle vegetables for the winter.