pickle Synonyms
Another word for pickle
• noun (Context 1)
A cucumber or other vegetable that has been preserved in brine, vinegar, or a similar acidic solution.
"She ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with a side of potato chips and a dill gherkin."
• noun (Context 2)
A difficult, complicated, or messy situation (informal).
"We found ourselves in quite a predicament when the car broke down miles from the nearest town."
• verb (Context 3)
To preserve food or other perishable items by immersing them in brine or vinegar.
"They plan to brine the excess cucumbers and jalapeños from their summer garden."
• noun (Context 4)
A liquid, such as a salt and water solution or vinegar, used to preserve food, or an acid bath used for cleaning metal.
"The silversmith dipped the finished jewelry into the brine to remove the surface oxidation."
• verb (Context 5)
To clean or treat the surface of metal by dipping it into an acidic chemical solution.
"The manufacturer must descale the steel wire to remove scale before it undergoes the final coating process."