pickled

adjective

pick·​led ˈpi-kəld How to pronounce pickled (audio)
1
: preserved in or cured with pickle
pickled herring
2
: drunk sense 1a
gets thoroughly pickled before dinnerNew Yorker

Examples of pickled in a Sentence

He got pickled at the office party. I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme.
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Some recent menu highlights include: tuna crudo with mango and avocado, rib-eye tacos with pickled onions, an heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and basil and miso fish with black rice and bok choi. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Yet, these small pickled fruits are not just tasty, they’re filled with health benefits. Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 26 June 2025 For those who are completely unaccustomed to spice, Le suggested pickled pepperoncinis as an easy introduction to hotter foods. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 Start with pickled okra and build flavor with brine and a crispy coating. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pickled

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pickled was circa 1552

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“Pickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pickled. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

pickled

adjective
pick·​led
: preserved with pickle

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