Basic Details
Word: Strudel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of layered pastry filled with sweet ingredients like fruit or cheese.
Synonyms: Pastry, dessert
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Easy as pie: Used to describe something that is very easy to do. Example: "Making a strudel can be easy as pie if you have a good recipe."
- Slice of the pie: This refers to having a share of something. Example: "Everyone wants a slice of the pie during the school's bake sale where strudel is sold."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My grandmother makes the best apple strudel during the holidays, and everyone looks forward to it.
Example 2: At the bakery, I ordered a delicious cherry strudel that was freshly baked.
Example 3: The layers of the strudel were flaky and golden, making it a perfect dessert to share with friends.
Fun Fact
Strudel originated in Austria and has been a popular dessert in Central European countries for centuries. The word "strudel" actually means "whirlpool" in German, referring to the way the layers of pastry are rolled around the filling.
Famous Quote
"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." Ernestine Ulmer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "strudel" mean?
a) A type of meat
b) A layered pastry
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A fruit
Answer: b) A layered pastry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "strudel"?
a) Bread
b) Cake
c) Pastry
d) Soup
Answer: c) Pastry
3. Which sentence uses "strudel" correctly?
a) The strudel ran across the street.
b) I enjoyed a slice of strudel for dessert.
c) The strudel is taller than the building.
d) He kicked the strudel down the road.
Answer: b) I enjoyed a slice of strudel for dessert.
4. Which idiom means something is very easy to do?
a) Easy as pie
b) Slice of the pie
c) A piece of cake
d) The icing on the cake
Answer: a) Easy as pie
5. What is the opposite of "strudel"?
a) N/A
b) Salad
c) Drink
d) Meat
Answer: a) N/A
