soufflé

1 of 2

noun

souf·flé sü-ˈflā

ˈsü-ˌflā

: a dish that is made from a sauce, egg yolks, beaten egg whites, and a flavoring or purée (as of seafood, fruit, or vegetables) and baked until puffed up

soufflé

2 of 2

adjective

variants or souffléed

sü-ˈflād

ˈsü-ˌflād

: puffed up by or in cooking

Examples of soufflé in a Sentence

Noun a serving of chocolate soufflé

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Noun

Think of this recipe as an easier souffle. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 And finally there is a light souffle or a tangy lemon curd crumble. — John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026

Adjective

From souffle pancakes to wagyu brisket, there are too many good eats in Fort Worth. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soufflé

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from soufflé, past participle of souffler to blow, puff up, from Old French sufler, from Latin sufflare, from sub- + flare to blow — more at blow

First Known Use

Noun

1813, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of soufflé was in 1813

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“Soufflé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souffl%C3%A9. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

soufflé

1 of 2 noun

souf·flé sü-ˈflā

ˈsü-ˌflā

: a delicate spongy hot dish lightened in baking by stiffly beaten egg whites

cheese soufflé

soufflé

2 of 2 adjective

variants or souffléed

-ˈflād

-ˌflād

: puffed by or in cooking

soufflé omelet

Etymology

Noun

derived from French soufflé, past participle of souffler "to blow up, inflate"

Medical Definition

souffle

noun

souf·fle ˈsü-fəl

: a blowing sound heard on auscultation

the uterine souffle heard in pregnancy

soufflé

noun

adjective

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