popover

noun

pop·​over ˈpäp-ˌō-vər How to pronounce popover (audio)
: a hollow quick bread shaped like a muffin and made from a thin batter of eggs, milk, and flour

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Add a soft pop of color to your outfit with this linen popover top. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 Paired with linen shorts or pants, Quince’s popover shirt can be dressed up or down; just add chunky heels. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 Brownies, popovers, cookies, and even galettes can all be cupcake-ified. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 What's better than a traditional popover? — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popover

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of popover was in 1850

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popover

noun
pop·​over
ˈpäp-ˌō-vər
: a quick bread shaped like a hollow muffin and made from eggs, milk, and flour
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