Meaning of the word jelly in English

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jelly

US /ˈdʒel.i/

UK /ˈdʒel.i/

a sweet, clear, semi-solid food made from fruit juice and sugar, often spread on bread or toast

Example:

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She made homemade strawberry jelly.

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I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Synonym:

jam preserve conserve

a dessert made from gelatin, sugar, and fruit flavoring, typically molded and chilled until firm

Example:

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The kids love eating fruit-flavored jelly for dessert.

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She served a colorful jelly salad at the party.

Synonym:

gelatin aspic jiggle

to shake or wobble like jelly

Example:

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The old bridge started to jelly as the heavy truck passed over it.

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His legs felt like they would jelly after the long run.

Synonym:

wobble shake tremble quiver jiggle

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