jelly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɛli/
jelly means: A sweet, smooth food made from fruit juice and sugar, often spread on bread.
noun
A sweet, smooth food made from fruit juice and sugar, often spread on bread.
- I spread jelly on my toast.
- She made grape jelly yesterday.
- Would you like peanut butter and jelly in your sandwich?
A sweet, soft dessert that shakes when moved, made with sugar, water, and a substance that thickens it.
- The children ate strawberry jelly.
- Leave the jelly in the fridge to set.
- She served little jellies with cream at the party.
A soft, thick substance that holds its shape but shakes when moved.
- The liquid turned into jelly.
- A clear jelly covered the seeds.
- As the mixture cooled, it formed a soft jelly.
Questions about jelly
What does jelly mean?
A sweet, smooth food made from fruit juice and sugar, often spread on bread.
What is jelly in other languages?
Türkçe: meyve jölesi · Español: jalea · Français: gelée de fruits · Deutsch: Fruchtgelee · Italiano: gelatina di frutta · 日本語: フルーツゼリー
How do you pronounce jelly?
It is pronounced /ˈdʒɛli/.
How do you use jelly in a sentence?
I spread jelly on my toast. She made grape jelly yesterday.
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