brainteaser

noun

brain·​teas·​er ˈbrān-ˌtē-zər How to pronounce brainteaser (audio)
: something (such as a puzzle) that demands mental effort and acuity for its solution

Examples of brainteaser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Litt’s online project doesn’t just highlight the enduring allure of brainteasers. Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024 As the impulsive Moon in your playful 5th house tickles unconscious Pluto in your philosophy zone, your current brainteaser might be just the thing to jolt you out of an uncomfortable rut. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024 The brainteaser tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on association. Kendra Stanton Lee, Newsweek, 9 July 2024 The popular game show has been on air for 39 seasons with guild writers penning the tricky brainteasers. Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for brainteaser 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brainteaser was in 1850

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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainteaser. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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brainteaser

noun
brain·​teas·​er -ˌtē-zər How to pronounce brainteaser (audio)
: something demanding mental effort for its solution : puzzle

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