Cities Word Search — Quick
Play a free online Cities word search puzzle. Difficulty: Quick. Find all 12 hidden words on the 15×15 grid below.
Words to find
- BOURBON
- BEIGNET
- GUMBO
- JAMBALAYA
- CREOLE
- CAJUN
- SAINTS
- PELICANS
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Cities word list, defined
- BOURBON /ˈbɜːbən/ (UK), /ˈbɝːbən/ (US) · noun
- A straight whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in new charred oak barrels, originally associated with Kentucky; also the name of a French royal dynasty that ruled France, Spain, and Naples. Related: whiskey, whisky, spirits, liquor.
- BEIGNET /ˈbɛnjeɪ/ · noun
- A square or round piece of dough that is deep-fried and dusted generously with powdered sugar, eaten as a pastry or fritter. It is especially associated with New Orleans, where it is traditionally served hot alongside café au lait. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried dough.
- GUMBO /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/ · noun
- A dish of West African origin, made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and a thickening agent, typically okra or rice flour, in a rich broth. Related: stew, goulash, bouillon, chowder.
- JAMBALAYA /dʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ · noun
- A one-pot dish of rice, meat, and vegetables, originating from Louisiana, typically made with sausage and chicken. Related: gumbo, jamboree, feijoada, paella.
- CREOLE /ˈkriːoʊl/ · noun
- A creole is a stable natural language that develops from the mixing of two or more languages, typically arising among communities where speakers of different languages need a common means of communication. It also refers to a person of mixed European and non-European, especially African or Caribbean, descent, particularly in the Caribbean, Louisiana, and other former colonial regions. Related: patois, dialect, lingua franca, pidgin.
- CAJUN /ˈkeɪ.dʒən/ · noun, adjective
- A member of a distinct cultural group descended from French Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia in the 18th century who settled chiefly in Louisiana; also used as an adjective relating to the Cajuns, their cuisine, music, or dialect.
- SAINTS /sɛɪntz/ · noun
- People who are considered to be especially holy or virtuous, especially those who have been formally recognized as such by the Christian Church. A person who is admired or idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Related: saints, sainthood, holy people, virtuous individuals.
- PELICANS /ˈpɛlɪkənz/ · noun
- Large waterbirds with a distinctive pouched bill, found in warm and temperate regions around the world. Related: herons, egrets, storks, ibises.
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