Basic Details
Word: Pickle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A vegetable, usually a cucumber, that has been preserved in vinegar or brine.
Synonyms: Gherkin, chutney, preserved vegetable
Antonyms: Fresh vegetable, unpickled
Idioms and Phrases
- In a pickle: This phrase means to be in a difficult situation. Example: "When I lost my homework on the way to school, I found myself in a pickle."
- To pickle something: This means to preserve something in a difficult or unusual way. Example: "She decided to pickle her old letters in a box rather than throw them away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My grandmother makes the best homemade pickle that I love to eat with sandwiches.
Example 2: At the picnic, we enjoyed crunchy pickle slices alongside our burgers.
Example 3: I learned how to pickle cucumbers and now I have jars of tasty treats for the winter.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pickles have been around for over 4,000 years? They were enjoyed by the ancient Egyptians and are still a popular snack today!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a jar of pickle; you never know what flavour you are going to get." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pickle" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A preserved vegetable
c) A sweet dessert
d) A type of bread
Answer: b) A preserved vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pickle"?
a) Gherkin
b) Tomato
c) Potato
d) Carrot
Answer: a) Gherkin
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "pickle"?
a) Jam
b) Fresh vegetable
c) Sauce
d) Candy
Answer: b) Fresh vegetable
4. Which sentence uses "pickle" correctly?
a) She decided to pickle the carrots for the winter.
b) He pickled a song with his friends.
c) They run fast when they're in a pickle.
d) The flowers were pickled beautifully in the garden.
Answer: a) She decided to pickle the carrots for the winter.
5. What does "in a pickle" mean?
a) To be in a good situation
b) To make a new food
c) To be in a difficult situation
d) To eat something delicious
Answer: c) To be in a difficult situation
