pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌni-kəl 
: a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour
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For an appetizer, top party pumpernickel bread with sliced pear (brushed with lemon juice), blue cheese crumbles, bacon, and honey.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, certain types of moisture-rich breads like pumpernickel or sandwich breads can tolerate refrigeration slightly better, although their textures can still be affected.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Klum paired her veggies with a slice of dark pumpernickel bread, topped with a spread that looks like soft cheese.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
At Terrace, there’s also a lot of choice, including pumpernickel everything and garlic bagels, and a sprawling selection of schmears displayed in a gleaming glass case.
—Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, certain types of moisture-rich breads like pumpernickel or sandwich breads can tolerate refrigeration slightly better, although their textures can still be affected.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Klum paired her veggies with a slice of dark pumpernickel bread, topped with a spread that looks like soft cheese.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
At Terrace, there’s also a lot of choice, including pumpernickel everything and garlic bagels, and a sprawling selection of schmears displayed in a gleaming glass case.
—Devra Ferst, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Pumpernickel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpernickel. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌnik-əl
: a dark coarse somewhat sour rye bread
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