Looking for the meaning of the word PUZZLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUZZLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Puzzle
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century (as a verb): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpʌzl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something
Short Definition:make someone feel confused
Examples:- she was puzzled by the doctor's manner
Word: Puzzle
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpʌzl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Short Definition:game etc. designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Examples:- those who solve this puzzle in the shortest time are eligible for awards
- a book with picture puzzles
Definition:
a person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain; an enigma
Short Definition:enigma
Examples:- the meaning of the poem has always been a puzzle
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