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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Yannis decides to go for STP, a Black Forest gâteau, and a Mary Berry’s recipe for Queen of Desserts, which is a mix of breadcrumbs and custard with jam and topped with meringue. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Desserts are the real stars of the show, with include limoncello sorbet with Italian meringue, mango and basil panna cotta and tiramisu all featuring. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 Alongside a menu of baked tagliolini, lamb, and soft vanilla meringue cake, attendees viewed presentations spotlighting the Hall’s youth programs, digital platforms, and efforts to expand its music education worldwide. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 The meringue is really a bonus—the blondies are excellent even without it. — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meringue

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Etymology

French

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meringue was in 1706

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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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