What does JELLY mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sweet, semi-solid food made from fruit juice and sugar, which is usually spread on bread or toast.

Verb: to make something into jelly or to become jelly-like in consistency.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdʒɛli/

UK: /ˈdʒɛli/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jelly" has its origins in the Middle English word "gely" which means "to congeal". The noun form of "jelly" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 17th century. "Jelly" is commonly used in American and British English to refer to a sweet, semi-solid food made from fruit juice and sugar, which is usually spread on bread or toast.

Synonyms:

Jam, marmalade, fruit spread

Related Words:

Apple, grape, peach, sugar

Example Sentences:

Noun:

• She spread some jelly on her toast.
• He likes to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Verb:

• She jellied the cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner.
• The soup has started to jelly in the fridge.