plural bagels
1
: a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking
2
[from the resemblance of a bagel to the zero in the score of such a set] tennis, slang
: a set (see set entry 2 sense 15) in which one player or team wins every game
They were never in danger of losing, taking a 5-1 lead in the first set and registering a bagel in the second.—
Mike McGovern
Mike McGovernExamples of bagel in a Sentence
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Great additions would be lemon juice and lemon zest, lemon pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder and everything bagel seasoning.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Many videos attempting to recreate Garten’s bagel technique don’t properly mimic the beloved chef and instead show that club sandwich-style layering.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Those who love a bagel aren't to be fooled though, and the hearty breakfast sandwich has been missed since being removed from the menu in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024
That means two bagels yield six slices, which are used to make three sandwiches (math!).
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Toast with peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, or bagels are good options to try, Darby suggested.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 5 Mar. 2024
The shop specializes in steamed bagel sandwiches, including breakfast options.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
All pastries cost $6 apiece and bagels are available for $4 each.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
For example, stock up on some fun hot sauces to drizzle on your burritos, mix berries into your parfaits, or sprinkle everything bagel spice over your eggs.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
Many videos attempting to recreate Garten’s bagel technique don’t properly mimic the beloved chef and instead show that club sandwich-style layering.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Those who love a bagel aren't to be fooled though, and the hearty breakfast sandwich has been missed since being removed from the menu in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024
That means two bagels yield six slices, which are used to make three sandwiches (math!).
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
Toast with peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, or bagels are good options to try, Darby suggested.
—Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 5 Mar. 2024
The shop specializes in steamed bagel sandwiches, including breakfast options.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
All pastries cost $6 apiece and bagels are available for $4 each.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024
For example, stock up on some fun hot sauces to drizzle on your burritos, mix berries into your parfaits, or sprinkle everything bagel spice over your eggs.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024
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bagel
noun
ba·gel
ˈbā-gəl 
: a firm doughnut-shaped roll
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