Porridge: meaning, definitions and examples

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porridge

 

[ หˆpษ’rษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

breakfast food

Porridge is a hot oatmeal or cereal dish that is often eaten for breakfast. It is made by boiling oats or other grains in water or milk. Porridge is a nutritious and filling meal that provides energy for the day.

Synonyms

cereal, gruel, oatmeal

Examples of usage

  • Every morning, she starts her day with a bowl of hot porridge.
  • He likes to add honey and fruits to his porridge for extra flavor.
  • The children enjoyed a warm bowl of porridge on a cold winter morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "porridge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mingau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haferbrei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bubur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฒััะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owsianka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ็ฒฅ (ใŠใ‹ใ‚†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouillie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gachas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yulaf lapasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃฝ (์ฃฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตูŠุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaลกe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaลกa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒฅ (zhลu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafragrautur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั‚า›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒคแƒ (p'apa)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yulaf ษ™zmษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avena

Etymology

The word 'porridge' originated from the Old French word 'porage', meaning 'broth' or 'porridge'. It has been a staple food in many cultures for centuries, valued for its simplicity and nutritious qualities. Porridge has been a popular breakfast choice in many European countries and is often associated with warmth and comfort.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,215, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.