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# jelly

noun (jelly, jellies)

«jelly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland) A sweet, wobbly dessert made from fruit juice and gelatine, set in a mould. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#m1)
2. (US, Canada) A sweet spread made from fruit juice and sugar, for bread, like jam but clear: «peanut butter and jelly». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#m2)
3. Any soft, wobbly substance. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#m3)
4. (informal) A jellyfish. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#m4)
5. (legs like jelly) Weak, shaky legs from fear or tiredness. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#m5)

### In the lessons

In everyday life and parties: jelly and ice cream (UK/Australia), PB&J sandwiches (USA). In science: jelly is a gel — a liquid trapped in a soft solid; setting jelly in the fridge shows a change of state. Phrases: «jelly and ice cream», «peanut butter and jelly», «legs turned to jelly», «jelly beans».

### Examples

- We had jelly and ice cream at the party. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x1)
- I'd like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x2)
- The red jelly wobbled on the plate. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x3)
- My legs turned to jelly when I went on stage. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x4)
- Put the jelly in the fridge to set. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x5)
- I love the green jelly beans. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x6)
- A jelly stung me at the beach! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/#x7)

### Note

Plural: jellies. Big trap between countries: British «jelly» = American «Jell-O» (a brand name) or «gelatin dessert»; American «jelly» = a clear jam. Usually uncountable for the food («some jelly»), countable for portions or types.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «jelly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/jelly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«jelly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/jelly.html) on Mova free.