Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jelly
noun
/ˈdʒɛli/
Definition
A sweet, gelatinous substance made by cooking fruit juice with sugar and pectin, often used as a spread or dessert.
Examples
- She spread strawberry jelly on her toast for breakfast.
- We made a delightful dessert with lemon jelly and whipped cream.
- This recipe requires grape jelly as one of the main ingredients.
Meaning
Jelly is commonly enjoyed as a spread on bread and can also be used in desserts or as a filling in pastries.
Synonyms
- gelatin
- jam
- preserve
- spread
