Definition

Noun: A type of pickle that has been cured in a brine solution and then preserved in a mixture of sugar and vinegar, resulting in a sweet and tangy flavor.

Usage

The term "sweet pickle" refers specifically to the preserved food item itself. It is used as a countable noun. * I prefer a sweet pickle on my hamburger. * She made a jar of sweet pickles from the cucumbers in her garden. * The recipe calls for one cup of chopped sweet pickle.

Examples

• The deli sandwich was served with a sweet pickle spear on the side.
• Sweet pickles are a common ingredient in potato salad and tartar sauce.
• He found the sweet pickle relish too sugary for his taste.

Advanced Usage

• "Bread and butter pickles" are a specific, popular type of sweet pickle made with sliced cucumbers, onions, and a sweet vinegar-based brine.
• The phrase can be used attributively (functioning like an adjective) to describe other foods, such as sweet pickle relish or sweet pickle juice.

Variants and Related Words

• Gherkin: A small cucumber, often used for pickling, which can be made into a sweet or sour pickle.
• Bread and butter pickles (n): A variety of sweet pickle.
• Relish (n): A condiment made from chopped pickles or other vegetables.

Synonyms

• Sweet cucumber pickle
• Candied pickle (less common)

Antonyms

• Dill pickle
• Sour pickle
• Kosher dill pickle

Related Phrases

• Sweet pickle relish: A finely chopped or minced sweet pickle condiment.
• Pickling brine: The saltwater solution used in the initial curing process.

Noun

1. pickle cured in brine and preserved in sugar and vinegar