pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌni-kəl 
: a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour
Examples of pumpernickel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The rye whiskey exhibits dark pumpernickel rye bread, caraway, cinnamon, and oolong tea.
—
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is less troubling than the green, because a black bagel is only a few shades removed from pumpernickel, whereas a green bagel is a few shades removed from the ooze that gives adolescent turtles sentience.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Healthier options include whole wheat, sourdough, spelt, rye, and pumpernickel.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Generous, soft, beautifully enticing cloudy light aromas of cherries, pumpernickel bread, black currants, black berries and a country lane in spring.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pumpernickel 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
This is less troubling than the green, because a black bagel is only a few shades removed from pumpernickel, whereas a green bagel is a few shades removed from the ooze that gives adolescent turtles sentience.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Healthier options include whole wheat, sourdough, spelt, rye, and pumpernickel.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Generous, soft, beautifully enticing cloudy light aromas of cherries, pumpernickel bread, black currants, black berries and a country lane in spring.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pumpernickel
Dictionary Entries Near pumpernickel
Cite this Entry
“Pumpernickel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pumpernickel. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pumpernickel
noun
pum·per·nick·el
ˈpəm-pər-ˌnik-əl
: a dark coarse somewhat sour rye bread
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share