Definition of "puzzle"

Kid-friendly meaning of puzzle, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "puzzle" mean?

puzzle (noun) — a game where you fit pieces together to make a picture.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (puz·zle)

Example sentences using "puzzle"

Grade K–2
I love this puzzle.
Grade 3–5
The thousand-piece puzzle took her three full weekends to finish at the dining room table.
Grade 6–8
Jigsaw puzzles became a brief cultural phenomenon during the 2020 pandemic, with major manufacturers reporting backorders for the first time in decades as people sought screen-free hobbies.

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