Basic Details
Word: Marmalade
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet spread made from fruit, especially oranges, and sugar, often used on toast or in desserts.
Synonyms: Jam, preserve, jelly
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Easy as marmalade: Referring to something that is very easy to do. Example: "The math test was easy as marmalade; I finished it in no time!"
- Like bread and marmalade: Used to describe two things that go very well together. Example: "Peanut butter and jelly are like bread and marmalade, a perfect combination."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love spreading marmalade on my toast in the morning to start the day off sweetly.
Example 2: For dessert, she made a delicious cake filled with zesty marmalade.
Example 3: The restaurant served homemade scones with a generous dollop of marmalade on the side.
Fun Fact
Did you know that marmalade was originally made from quinces, a type of fruit, before oranges became the most popular choice? The word "marmalade" comes from the Portuguese word "marmelada," meaning quince jam.
Famous Quote
"The only thing better than a good friend is a good friend with marmalade." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "marmalade" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A sweet fruit spread
c) A kind of meat
d) A type of cheese
Answer: b) A sweet fruit spread
2. Which of these is a synonym of "marmalade"?
a) Pickle
b) Jam
c) Ketchup
d) Sauce
Answer: b) Jam
3. Which sentence uses "marmalade" correctly?
a) The marmalade sang beautifully in the choir.
b) I bought marmalade to put on my toast.
c) The marmalade ran fast in the race.
d) The marmalade danced at the party.
Answer: b) I bought marmalade to put on my toast.
4. Which idiom means something is very easy?
a) Easy as marmalade
b) Hard as rock
c) As sharp as a tack
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Easy as marmalade
5. What is the opposite of "marmalade"?
a) N/A
b) Biscuit
c) Butter
d) Jam
Answer: a) N/A
