pavlova

noun

pav·​lo·​va ˈpav-lə-və How to pronounce pavlova (audio) pav-ˈlō- How to pronounce pavlova (audio)
variants often Pavlova
: a dessert of Australian and New Zealand origin consisting of a meringue shell topped with whipped cream and usually fruit

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Get a scone at the golf course or a pavlova at the gift shop. — oregonlive, 29 June 2023 Hannah, make a pavlova or make meringue cookies. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 Dessert choices are a chocolate bar, lemon tart, a chocolate and strawberry heart and a pavlova. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 Feb. 2022 Utilize summer-ripe berries or garden-fresh mint for a seasonal pavlova recipe. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pavlova

Word History

Etymology

Anna Pavlova

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pavlova was in 1926

Rhymes for pavlova

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“Pavlova.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pavlova. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Pavlova

biographical name

Pav·​lo·​va ˈpav-lə-və How to pronounce Pavlova (audio) pav-ˈlō- How to pronounce Pavlova (audio)
Anna 1882–1931 Russian ballerina
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