puzzle — a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌzəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over my 1000-piece puzzle, and now I'm questioning my life choices.
- The math problem puzzled the students for hours.
- She enjoys doing crossword puzzles during her coffee break.
puzzle
NOUN[/ˈpʌzəl/]
a game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
💡 Concept
She studies the puzzle carefully before placing the final piece.
🎵 Rhyme
He struggles with the puzzle before the answer becomes clear.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpʌzəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpʌzəl/
🌳Etymology
Rootpuzzle
🎵Rhyme
muzzleguzzlenuzzle
muzzle
guzzle
nuzzle
🔗Collocations
jigsaw puzzle
crossword puzzle
puzzle out
puzzle over
solve a puzzle
piece of the puzzle
puzzling question
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat knocked over my 1000-piece puzzle, and now I'm questioning my life choices.”
“The math problem puzzled the students for hours.”
“She enjoys doing crossword puzzles during her coffee break.”
😄 Fun example
“The missing sock is a daily puzzle that haunts every household.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
mysteryriddleenigmaproblembrain-teaser
Antonyms
solutionanswerclarity
Related
confusesolvepiecegamechallenge
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