Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ants on a log

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.63 in modern English

Syllables: ants on a log
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A snack made by spreading cream cheese, peanut butter, ricotta cheese or any number of spreads on celery and placing raisins on top.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Serve up an old favorite, ants on a log...celery sticks filled with peanut butter and sprinkled with raisins. Or substitute dried cranberries to make fire ants on a log, just for fun!"

Etymology

Originated around 1959. From the raisins resembling ants while the celery stick resembles a wooden log.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does ants on a log mean?: A snack made by spreading cream cheese, peanut butter, ricotta cheese or any number of spreads on celery and placing raisins on top.
Where does ants on a log come from?: Originated around 1959. From the raisins resembling ants while the celery stick resembles a wooden log.

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