Spell Bee Word: croquette

Basic Details

Word: Croquette

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A small, round ball of food, usually filled with meat, potatoes, or vegetables, that is deep-fried until crispy.

Synonyms: Nugget, fritter

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. In a pickle: In a difficult situation. Example: "When the croquette recipe went wrong, I found myself in a pickle trying to fix dinner."
2. Croquette and roll: To enjoy life or have fun. Example: "It's the weekend; let’s croquette and roll at the festival."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We enjoyed crispy croquettes filled with creamy cheese as a starter at the restaurant.

Example 2: At the party, the children loved munching on vegetable croquettes made by their parents.

Example 3: The chef prepared a delicious croquette using leftover chicken, and everyone asked for the recipe.

Fun Fact

Did you know that croquettes originated in France in the 18th century? They became popular in many countries and have different fillings based on local tastes!

Famous Quote

"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "croquette" mean?

a) A type of sandwich
b) A small ball of fried food
c) A dessert
d) A kind of fruit

Answer: b) A small ball of fried food

2. Which of these is a synonym of "croquette"?

a) Biscuit
b) Nugget
c) Cake
d) Salad

Answer: b) Nugget

3. Which sentence uses "croquette" correctly?

a) The croquette flew high in the sky.
b) I bought a croquette to have a snack.
c) The croquette sang a beautiful song.
d) The croquette jumped over the moon.

Answer: b) I bought a croquette to have a snack.

4. Which idiom means being in a difficult situation?

a) Croquette and roll
b) In a pickle
c) Bite the bullet
d) Make a mountain out of a molehill

Answer: b) In a pickle

5. What is the opposite of "croquette"?

a) N/A
b) Candy
c) Appetiser
d) Soup

Answer: a) N/A