Consomme

Pronunciation: /kɒnsəˈmeɪ/

Definitions of consomme

noun a type of soup usually served as a starter in a meal

Example Sentences

A1 I tried consomme for the first time and I liked it.

A2 Consomme is a clear soup made from meat and vegetables.

B1 The chef prepared a delicious consomme using beef bones and herbs.

B2 The consomme was served as the first course of the meal.

C1 The consomme was garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of truffle oil.

C2 The consomme was so flavorful and rich, it was like liquid gold.

Examples of consomme in a Sentence

formal The consomme was served as the first course in the fine dining restaurant.

informal I tried making consomme at home but it didn't turn out as good as the restaurant's.

slang I'm not a fan of consomme, it's too fancy for my taste.

figurative The clarity of her thoughts was like a consomme, pure and transparent.

Grammatical Forms of consomme

• plural: consommes
• comparative: more consomme
• superlative: most consomme
• present tense: consommes
• future tense: will consomme
• perfect tense: have consommed
• continuous tense: is consomming
• singular: consomme
• positive degree: consomme
• infinitive: to consomme
• gerund: consomming
• participle: consommed

Origin and Evolution of consomme

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'consomme' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in French cuisine to refer to a clear soup, consomme has evolved to also mean a clarified broth or stock in English culinary terminology.