tartlet

noun

tart·​let ˈtärt-lət How to pronounce tartlet (audio)
: a small tart

Examples of tartlet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bites were expertly tailored for our midsummer excursion — think ceviche tartlets, beef tartare, and a mouthwatering scallion dip that puts other chip accouterments to shame. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2024 It will be presented alongside a lavender shortbread, chocolate raspberry tartlet and rose petal petit four. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024 There are oysters with hot sauce, crab Louie tartlets, diver scallop crudo, and potato pancakes that can be topped with Kaluga caviar. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 My British husband must have the traditional tartlet sized pies on Christmas Eve. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tartlet 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tartlet was in the 14th century

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“Tartlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tartlet. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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