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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.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Rosenthal samples thick slices of smoky hot pastrami slathered with robust mustard on pumpernickel bread.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The Esprit's Brembo calipers—as big as individual loaves of pumpernickel—look and act like racing brakes.
—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.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
And this creation offered the choice between rye and pumpernickel.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
If he’s always wanted to try the pumpernickel and rye swirl bread, go for it.
—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.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 1 June 2021
The pumpernickel bagel with olive cream cheese is absolutely fire, salty and crunchy.
—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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Cite this Entry
“Pumpernickel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpernickel. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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