aspic

1 of 2

noun (1)

as·​pic ˈa-spik 

obsolete

: asp entry 2

aspic

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a clear savory jelly (as of fish or meat stock) used as a garnish or to make a meat, fish, or vegetable mold

Examples of aspic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

My own Ohio grandmother used to make lobster in aspic for our special meal. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024

Unlike some other menu items from the early 20th century – think creamed liver loaf or aspic – Caesar salad remains a perennial favorite. —Dee-Ann Durbin, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024

When the vessel cools, everything is suspended in a makeshift aspic. —Adam Reiner, Bon Appétit, 6 Jan. 2024

Learn how to make one of our favorite Southern classics, tomato aspic. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023

Hands On Time: 30 mins Total Time: 6 hrs 35 mins Servings: 8 to 10 Once upon a time, tomato aspics were the brilliant red centerpieces of luncheon buffets. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023

For the meat gelatin or aspic ½ pound pork skin, cut into 1-inch strips 1 pound pork neck bones or ham bones with a little meat on them. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2023

Add the pieces of pork aspic. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2023

Lobster aspic, cold lobster and lobster thermidor have all appeared at previous state dinners, according to Foreign Policy magazine. —Kristina Peterson, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French, alteration of aspe, from Latin aspis

Noun (2)

French, literally, asp

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1530, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1777, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aspic

noun

as·​pic

ˈas-pik

: a jelly of fish or meat stock used especially to make a mold of meat, fish, or vegetables