pickled

1 of 2

adjective

pick·​led ˈpi-kəld 

1

: preserved in or cured with pickle

pickled herring

2

informal : drunk sense 1a

… once got pickled on two glasses of punch at an office party …

—Rex Stout

pickled

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of pickle entry 2

Synonyms of pickled

Adjective

• drunk
• fried
• drunken
• wet
• stewed

Examples of pickled in a Sentence

Adjective

He got pickled at the office party.

I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The pickled papaya salad on top lends the loveliest bit of sweet tang and a little crunch. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In this preparation, they’re topped with a crunchy and tangy chow chow, a vinegary Southern relish of pickled vegetables. — Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Sep. 2026

Grilled croutons add toasty flavor and texture, while ripe tomatoes, crisp fresh corn, quick-pickled red onions and a bright basil vinaigrette bring everything together. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Then there’s the Tokyo Dog, a 10-inch Nathan’s frank with Kewpie mayo, pickled ginger and bonito flakes. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pickled

• prickled
• tickled
• trickled

Kids Definition

pickled

adjective

pick·​led

: preserved with pickle