1. a crisp, salty baked snack food typically shaped like a knot or stick

1. to twist or bend into a complex shape
Usage: informal

Examples

• She bought a bag of pretzels at the movie theater.
• The street vendor sold hot pretzels with mustard.
• He twisted the wire into a pretzel shape.
• The yoga instructor pretzeled herself into an impossible position.
• Soft pretzels are popular at baseball games.
• The child pretzeled the pipe cleaner during art class.