Philadelphia Word Search
This Philadelphia word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: CHEESESTEAK, SCHUYLKILL, DELAWARE, PHILLIES, EAGLES, SIXERS, FLYERS, UNION, LIBERTY, FRANKLIN, PRETZEL, HOAGIE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Philadelphia word list, defined
- CHEESESTEAK /ˈtʃiːz.steɪk/ · noun
- A sandwich of thinly sliced beefsteak with melted cheese in a long roll, originating in Philadelphia. Related: steak sandwich, sub, hoagie.
- EAGLES /ˈiːɡəlz/ · noun
- Eagles is the plural of eagle: any of several large, powerful birds of prey noted for keen eyesight and soaring flight. As a verb, it is the third-person form of 'eagle', meaning to score two strokes under par on a hole in golf. Related: birds of prey, raptors, hawks, falcons.
- SIXERS /ˈsɪksərz/ · noun
- A person from Philadelphia, especially one who supports the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. Related: Philadelphia native, 76ers fan, Philly fan, local.
- FLYERS /ˈflaɪərz/ · noun
- Plural of flyer: small printed sheets distributed free to advertise or inform, or people and things that fly. Related: leaflets, handbills, pamphlets, brochures.
- UNION /ˈjuːnjən/ · noun, verb
- A group of people, organizations, or states that have joined together for a common purpose or to achieve a common goal. To join or combine into a single entity or organization. Related: alliance, coalition, league, partnership.
- LIBERTY /ˈlɪbərti/ · noun
- The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. The power of self-government. Related: freedom, autonomy, independence, liberation.
- FRANKLIN /ˈfræŋklɪn/ · noun
- A franklin was a member of a class of substantial landholders in medieval England who were free but not of noble rank; today the term survives mainly as a historical word and as a surname. Related: freeholder, landowner, yeoman, country gentleman.
- PRETZEL /ˈprɛtsəl/ · noun
- A type of baked bread that is shaped into a twisted or looped form, typically made from yeast dough and often topped with salt or sesame seeds. Related: twist, braid, loop.
- HOAGIE /ˈhoʊɡi/ · noun
- A long, crusty roll of Italian bread, typically filled with various meats, cheeses, and vegetables, often served as a sandwich. Related: sub, hero, grinder, po' boy.
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