Custard: meaning, definitions and examples

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custard

 

[ หˆkสŒstษ™rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A sweet yellow sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar, typically served with desserts such as fruit or puddings.

Synonyms

cream, dessert topping, sauce.

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Word Description / Examples
custard

Custard can also refer to a similar mixture but in a different form, like custard pudding, which is often baked.

  • She baked a delicious custard pudding for the party.
  • He loves custard pie because of its smooth texture.
sauce

Sauce is a general term for a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor. It is broader than custard and can be sweet or savory.

  • He poured chocolate sauce over the brownie.
  • They love pasta with a rich tomato sauce.
cream

Cream is a dairy product that is thicker than milk and can be whipped to add a light, airy texture to desserts or used in various recipes. It is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes.

  • Would you like some whipped cream on your hot chocolate?
  • He added a dollop of cream to the soup to make it richer.
dessert topping

Dessert topping generally refers to any sweet addition that is put on top of desserts, such as whipped cream, sauces, or sprinkles. It is used to enhance the flavor and appearance of the dessert.

  • She added caramel dessert topping to the ice cream.
  • The cake was decorated with a chocolate dessert topping.

Examples of usage

  • She poured custard over the apple pie.
  • The trifle was topped with a layer of custard.
  • The children loved the creamy custard on their ice cream.
  • The custard had a rich and smooth texture.
  • The custard thickened as it cooled.
Context #2 | Noun

color

A pale yellow color resembling that of custard.

Synonyms

cream, light yellow, pale yellow.

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custard

Custard is typically used to describe a sweet, creamy dessert made from milk, eggs, sugar, and flavorings. It is commonly used in pastries, as a dessert topping, or eaten on its own.

  • Could you pass me the custard, please? I want to pour it over my apple pie.
  • The vanilla custard inside the eclair was delicious.
pale yellow

Pale yellow is also a color descriptor referring to a very light, soft shade of yellow. It is similar to light yellow and is used in similar contexts such as design, fashion, and nature. It is neutral in connotation.

  • The dress she wore to the wedding was a lovely pale yellow.
  • The pale yellow sunrise filled the sky with a gentle glow.
cream

Cream can refer to the thick, high-fat part of milk that rises to the top, or it can describe any dairy product similar in texture. It is often used in cooking, baking, and as a topping for desserts or coffee.

  • I like to add a splash of cream to my coffee in the morning.
  • The cream on the cake was light and fluffy.
light yellow

Light yellow is a color descriptor that refers to a pale shade of yellow. It is often used in contexts related to design, fashion, and nature. It doesn't have any negative connotations.

  • She painted her bedroom walls light yellow to create a bright and cheerful atmosphere.
  • The light yellow flowers bloomed beautifully in the spring garden.

Examples of usage

  • The walls were painted in a soft custard shade.
  • Her dress was a lovely custard color.
  • The room had a warm custard hue.

Translations

Translations of the word "custard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น creme de confeiteiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเฅเคŸเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karamellpudding

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue flan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะฐั€ะฝะธะน ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krem budyniowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรจme anglaise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ natillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhallebi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปค์Šคํ„ฐ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุณุชุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pudink

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puding

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‹ๅฅถ็ณŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vanilijeva krema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanillubรบรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ natillas

Etymology

The word 'custard' originated from the French word 'croustade', which referred to a kind of pie. The use of custard as a sauce dates back to medieval times. It became popular in England during the 17th century. Custard has been a beloved dessert accompaniment for centuries, enjoyed in various forms and flavors around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,263, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.