bagels
|ba-gels|
/ˈbeɪɡəlz/
(bagel)
ring-shaped bread
Etymology
'bagel' originates from Yiddish, specifically the word 'beygl' (also spelled 'beygel'), where the root referred to a 'ring' or 'bracelet'.
'bagel' changed from Yiddish 'beygl' (influenced by Middle High German 'bügel' meaning 'ring' or 'bracelet') and eventually entered English in the late 19th to early 20th century as 'bagel'.
Initially, it meant 'ring' or 'bracelet' in the Germanic root sense, then came to denote the ring-shaped bread; over time the meaning narrowed to the specific food item 'bagel'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'bagel': a dense, chewy, ring-shaped bread roll that is traditionally boiled briefly and then baked, often served for breakfast or as a snack.
I bought some bagels for breakfast.
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Last updated: 2025/12/30 23:52