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pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌni-kəl
: a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour
Examples of pumpernickel in a Sentence
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Country white, hearty wheat, oatmeal or – a favorite of Hall's – pumpernickel.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Rosenthal samples thick slices of smoky hot pastrami slathered with robust mustard on pumpernickel bread.
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Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The Esprit's Brembo calipers—as big as individual loaves of pumpernickel—look and act like racing brakes.
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John Phillips, Car and Driver, 8 Aug. 2023
Dress them up by serving on little pumpernickel toast with cream cheese and dill sprigs or at a casual cookout as a yummy burger topper.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
And this creation offered the choice between rye and pumpernickel.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
If he’s always wanted to try the pumpernickel and rye swirl bread, go for it.
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Author: Anne Wolfe Postic, Entrée, Anchorage Daily News, 25 July 2021
Served on sourdough or pumpernickel, this garish-and-gooey limited-run sandwich ($10) will be available June 3-6 at Pom Pom’s in Orlando’s Milk District.
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Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 1 June 2021
The pumpernickel bagel with olive cream cheese is absolutely fire, salty and crunchy.
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Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
German, from pumpern to break wind + Nickel goblin; from its reputed indigestibility
First Known Use
1738, in the meaning defined above
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“Pumpernickel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpernickel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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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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