bagel
noun
ba·gel ˈbā-gəl 
plural bagels
1
: a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking
2
[from the resemblance of a bagel to the zero in the score of such a set] tennis, slang : a set (see set entry 2 sense 15) in which one player or team wins every game
They were never in danger of losing, taking a 5-1 lead in the first set and registering a bagel in the second.
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Almond chocolate M&Ms made it in before the bagel with a 43, along with potato chips (baked or plain) at 44, and whole-grain frozen french toast at 35. Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Likewise, the Bubby is a riff on the deli classic, in which Cracked’s signature challah bun replaces the bagel as a delivery system for smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions, caper tapenade and, of course, a fried egg. Washington Post, 2 May 2022 The healthfulness of a bagel goes beyond its carb content. Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 22 Sep. 2021 Give it new life with these sweet and savory ideas that go beyond spreading it on a bagel. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022 According to researchers at Tufts University, ice cream is healthier than a multigrain bagel with raisins. Alan Murray, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Brunch in the city is also a good vibe, but nothing is better than a traditional New York bagel. Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 Tan, after a 6-4 win in the opening set, dropped a 6-0 bagel in the second and was ousted by Katie Volynets in a third-set tiebreaker. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Rich in heart-healthy fats and loaded with flavor, this bold-tasting smoked salmon is as good on a bagel as it is scrambled into eggs. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Likewise, the Bubby is a riff on the deli classic, in which Cracked’s signature challah bun replaces the bagel as a delivery system for smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onions, caper tapenade and, of course, a fried egg. Washington Post, 2 May 2022 The healthfulness of a bagel goes beyond its carb content. Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 22 Sep. 2021 Give it new life with these sweet and savory ideas that go beyond spreading it on a bagel. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022 According to researchers at Tufts University, ice cream is healthier than a multigrain bagel with raisins. Alan Murray, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Brunch in the city is also a good vibe, but nothing is better than a traditional New York bagel. Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 Tan, after a 6-4 win in the opening set, dropped a 6-0 bagel in the second and was ousted by Katie Volynets in a third-set tiebreaker. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Rich in heart-healthy fats and loaded with flavor, this bold-tasting smoked salmon is as good on a bagel as it is scrambled into eggs. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Yiddish beygl, from Middle High German *böugel ring, from bouc ring, from Old High German; akin to Old English bēag ring, būgan to bend — more at bow
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
bagel
noun
ba·gel ˈbā-gəl
: a bread roll shaped like a ring