gruel in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Gruel is a thin, watery porridge made by boiling grains in water or milk, often consumed as a basic or sustenance food.
Crossword clues for gruel
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "gruel".
- Basic thin porridge often made from grains.
- Watery food often eaten for sustenance.
- Simple meal made by boiling grains.
- Thin consistency, often eaten for nourishment.
- Common staple in times of scarcity.
Gruel sentence examples
- The children ate their gruel quietly, savoring every spoonful.
- During the harsh winter, the villagers relied on a simple diet of gruel to survive.
- The old man reminisced about the days when he had no choice but to eat gruel for every meal.
- She added a pinch of salt to the gruel, hoping to enhance its bland flavor.
- In the story, the protagonist found solace in a warm bowl of gruel after a long day.