pickle

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C,usually pl.] (BrE) a vegetable that has been preserved in VINEGAR or salt water and has a strong flavour, served cold with meat, salads, etc. 2 [U] (BrE) a cold thick spicy sauce made from fruit and vegetables that have been boiled, often sold in JARS and served with meat, cheese, etc. 3 [U,C] (AmE) = GHERKIN IDIOMS in a pickle (informal) in a difficult or unpleasant situation verb [VN] to preserve food in VINEGAR or salt water