ginger snap

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Word: Ginger Snap

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A ginger snap is a type of cookie that is round and has a crisp texture. It is flavored with ginger, which gives it a spicy and sweet taste. Ginger snaps are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

Usage Instructions:

• When you refer to "ginger snaps," you are talking about a specific kind of cookie.
• You can say "I like ginger snaps" or "Would you like a ginger snap?" to share them with others.

Example Sentence:

• "After dinner, I enjoyed a ginger snap with my tea."

Advanced Usage:

Ginger snaps can also be used in recipes, such as crusts for pies or as an ingredient in desserts. For example, "I made a cheesecake with a ginger snap crust."

Word Variants:

• Ginger (noun): The spice that gives the cookie its flavor.
• Snap (noun): Refers to the crispness of the cookie; it can also refer to the sound it makes when you break it.

Different Meanings:

• Snap (verb): To break something quickly or make a sudden noise.
  • Example: "She snapped her fingers to get attention."

Synonyms:

• Spice cookie
• Crunchy cookie

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "ginger snap" doesn’t have common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear the phrase "snap to it," which means to do something quickly or to hurry.

Summary:

A ginger snap is a delicious, crispy cookie flavored with ginger, perfect for snacking or as a dessert.

Academic

Noun

1. a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

Synonyms

• gingersnap
• snap
• ginger nut