jell
An American "jell" can be a noun or verb that's similar to other words like "jelly" and "gel", it refers to something with a soft, gel-like texture.
The word "jell" is often used in cooking, especially when making desserts like jelly or jam. You might hear someone say, "This recipe doesn't jell right, the mixture isn't thickening like it should." Or, you could be asked to "jell the sugar and water together until it becomes a syrup". It's also used in science, for example in chemistry labs where they mix substances that need to reach a specific consistency or texture.
How common is "jell"?
Word jell is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Synonym of jelly or gel.
Real examples of "jell" in context
