cracker

Everyday

1. A cracker is a thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese. tree →
2. A Christmas cracker is a paper tube that bangs when two people pull it, with a small gift inside (UK, Ireland, Australia). tree →
3. A firecracker is a small firework that bangs. tree →

In the lessons

a thing counted, eaten and shared among friends, often next to cakes; phrases: «cheese and crackers», «pull a cracker», «animal crackers»

Examples

• Matthew had 24 crackers. tree →
• He gave equal numbers of crackers to his 3 friends. tree →
• Each friend ate 5 crackers. tree →
• How many crackers did he have left? tree →
• I like crackers with cheese. tree →
• We pulled crackers at the party and got paper hats. tree →
• Animal crackers are shaped like animals. tree →
• Firecrackers are loud, so keep away from them. tree →
• Bang! answered the Crackers, who were enjoying themselves immensely. tree →

Note

Countable: a cracker, crackers. A thing counted. «gave equal numbers to friends» divides. Trap: crackers and cakes may be shared at the same time; keep them apart.