jigsaw puzzle

noun

Definition of jigsaw puzzle

: a puzzle consisting of small irregularly cut pieces that are to be fitted together to form a picture also : something suggesting a jigsaw puzzle

Examples of jigsaw puzzle in a Sentence

We spent many nights working on a jigsaw puzzle of Mount Everest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Through the years, Lorayne enjoyed her grandchildren's sporting events and doing jigsaw puzzles with her great-grandchildren. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Mary Lorayne Chamberland," 11 Feb. 2018 The 615 fragments amounted to a precious and delicate jigsaw puzzle. — New York Times, "Florence’s Answer to Mafia Violence: A Painting’s Loving Restoration," 25 May 2018 But Nervous System Studio has come up with something new by designing a brand new type of jigsaw puzzle. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "This Math-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzle Goes On Forever," 23 Nov. 2016 Yes, but don’t cry.’’ In Churchill’s bleak and unsparing vision, life is a relentless battle, requiring stoicism, and a jigsaw puzzle, requiring guile. — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, "A top-notch ‘Top Girls’ at the Huntington," 26 Apr. 2018 Not surprising, as the Oxford Circle native has been doing jigsaw puzzles for 64 of his 68 years. — Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, "What's he up to? Frankly, it's puzzling | Stu Bykofsky," 19 June 2018 Bernie enjoyed working outside in his yard, performing home improvements at his home and other family member's homes, and solving jigsaw puzzles. — courant.com, "Bernard F. Kehoe," 19 June 2018 David Butler, a resident of East Palestine in eastern Ohio, started working jigsaw puzzles last year when his daughter, Cindy Fletcher, brought him a couple puzzles for his birthday. — Fox News, "91-year-old 'puzzle man' gaining Internet fame through activity," 7 June 2018 The package’s gentle humanism will appeal particularly to middle-aged and older viewers, an increasingly content-hungry niche worldwide and, umm…people who like jigsaw puzzles. — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Puzzle': Film Review | Sundance 2018," 29 Jan. 2018

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