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Puddings: meaning, definitions and examples

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puddings

 

[ หˆpสŠdษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dessert

Puddings are sweet or savory dishes that are typically made by mixing various ingredients such as milk, eggs, flour, and sugar, and then baking or steaming them. They can be served hot or cold and are often topped with sauces or creams.

Synonyms

dessert, savory, sweet.

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Word Description / Examples
puddings

Used to refer to a variety of dishes that can be either sweet or savory, typically seen in British cuisine. They often have a custard-like or creamy texture.

  • For Christmas dinner, we had a traditional English pudding.
  • She prepared a savory pudding with herbs and vegetables.
dessert

Commonly used to describe the sweet course that concludes a meal, especially in American English.

  • Would you like to see the dessert menu?
  • We had chocolate cake for dessert after dinner.
sweet

Describes foods that have a sugary taste, often used for candies, cakes, pastries, and some fruits.

  • He cannot resist sweet treats like cookies and ice cream.
  • The fruit salad was refreshingly sweet.
savory

Refers to dishes that are not sweet, often salty or spicy, and commonly used to describe main courses or snacks.

  • The chef prepared a savory quiche for the brunch.
  • I prefer savory snacks like chips and nuts.

Examples of usage

  • A traditional British pudding is the sticky toffee pudding.
  • She made a delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
  • The restaurant offers a variety of puddings on their menu.
Context #2 | Noun

British cuisine

In British cuisine, the term 'pudding' is also used to refer to a specific type of dessert, often served after the main course. These puddings can include dishes like bread and butter pudding, spotted dick, and trifle.

Synonyms

British dessert, after-dinner treat, sweet dish.

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Word Description / Examples
puddings

Often used in the UK to refer to various kinds of desserts, including but not limited to those involving a creamy or custard-like consistency. It is a general term and can be used in both informal and formal settings.

  • What's for pudding tonight?
  • The restaurant is famous for its traditional English puddings.
British dessert

Emphasizes the origin or traditional aspect of the dessert, making it appropriate when discussing cultural or culinary contexts specifically related to British cuisine.

  • The British dessert for tonight is sticky toffee pudding.
  • Let's try a classic British dessert like Eton mess.
sweet dish

A broad term that can refer to any dish prepared with sweet ingredients, including desserts served at various times, not just after meals. It is suitable for both casual and formal contexts.

  • The chef prepared an exquisite sweet dish for the event.
  • Can you recommend a good sweet dish for the party?
after-dinner treat

Used to describe a dessert or sweet dish served specifically after the main meal, commonly highlighting its role in ending the meal on a sweet note. It is versatile and can be used in various settings.

  • We have a delicious cake as an after-dinner treat.
  • Would you like an after-dinner treat with your coffee?

Examples of usage

  • She ordered the bread and butter pudding for dessert.
  • The spotted dick is a classic British pudding.
  • Trifle is a popular pudding in the UK.

Translations

Translations of the word "puddings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pudins

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคกเคฟเค‚เค—เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puddings

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puding

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะดะธะฝะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puddingi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puddings

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ budines

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pudingler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘ธ๋”ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฏูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pudinky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pudingy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒไธ (bรนdฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pudingi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรบรฐingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒะดะธะฝะณั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pudinqlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ budines

Etymology

The word 'pudding' has a long history, with its origins tracing back to the Latin word 'botellus' meaning 'sausage'. The term 'pudding' evolved over time to refer to a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, across different cultures. In British cuisine, puddings have become a staple dessert, enjoyed by many for their comforting and indulgent qualities.

See also: pudding.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,395, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.