meringue

noun

me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream

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Get The Recipe 28 of 30 Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Old-fashioned meringue is the star to this classic banana pudding. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025 Georgie is the only other baker who does a good job, and her meringues are as wonky as lipstick put on in a moving vehicle. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 As are both meringue and whipped cream for topping. Chadd Scott, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 KitchenAid 7-Speed Hand Mixer $90 $70 Amazon For more versatility and a bit more oomph, go for this 7-speed hand mixer that comes with a whisk attachment, which is perfect for whipping up airy meringue. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meringue 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meringue was in 1706

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“Meringue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meringue. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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meringue

noun
me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a mixture of beaten egg white and sugar put on pies or cakes and browned
2
: a shell of baked meringue filled with fruit or ice cream

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