Pronunciation

/rɪˈdʌɪl/

Definitions

• Noun: A form of entertainment that consists of a question or statement with a hidden meaning, often requiring a clever answer to reveal the intended message. For example: “The children loved solving the riddle before bedtime.”
• Verb: To pose a riddle or enigma, usually for amusement or intellectual challenge. For example: “The teacher posed a challenging riddle to her class.”

Phrases

• “To crack a riddle” means to solve a puzzle or figure out the answer to a riddle.
• “Riddle me this” is a common introductory phrase for presenting a riddle.
• “A riddle of ages” describes an ancient or long-standing riddle.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were delighted to unravel the teacher’s riddle.”
• Verb: “The bard entertained the crowd with a series of witty riddles.”
• Sentence: “Can you guess the answer to this riddle? What has keys but can’t open locks?”

Synonyms

• Puzzle
• Enigma
• Conundrum -脑筋急转弯 -智力题 (in Chinese)