plural bagels
1
: a firm doughnut-shaped roll traditionally made by boiling and then baking
2
[from the resemblance of a bagel to the zero in the score of such a set] tennis, slang
: a set (see set entry 2 sense 15) in which one player or team wins every game
They were never in danger of losing, taking a 5-1 lead in the first set and registering a bagel in the second.—
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Order a latte or cappuccino and pair it with a housemade jalapeno cheddar bagel with cream cheese or a bacon and egg sandwich on fresh focaccia.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The shop at 4884 Grand River opened in the spring and is known for its variety of sourdough bagels, schmears and other menu items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If your race is in the morning, eat a high-carbohydrate breakfast, such as a bagel or oatmeal.
—Laurel Leicht, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
From conversations with some of the hottest celebrities in food and home design to a custom fall schmear with a famous NYC bagel shop, BHG's first Red Plaid Café was an event to remember.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The shop at 4884 Grand River opened in the spring and is known for its variety of sourdough bagels, schmears and other menu items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
If your race is in the morning, eat a high-carbohydrate breakfast, such as a bagel or oatmeal.
—Laurel Leicht, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
From conversations with some of the hottest celebrities in food and home design to a custom fall schmear with a famous NYC bagel shop, BHG's first Red Plaid Café was an event to remember.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Bagel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bagel. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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bagel
noun
ba·gel
ˈbā-gəl 
: a firm doughnut-shaped roll
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