Eton Mess

Pronunciation: /iːtən mes/

Definitions of Eton mess

noun a type of dessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries or other fruits, meringue, and whipped cream

Example Sentences

A1 I tried Eton mess for the first time and it was delicious.

A2 Eton mess is a traditional British dessert made with meringue, cream, and fruit.

B1 When I visited London, I made sure to try the famous Eton mess at a local cafe.

B2 The chef at the restaurant added a twist to the classic Eton mess by using different types of berries.

C1 After experimenting in the kitchen, I came up with my own version of Eton mess using homemade meringue.

C2 The presentation of the Eton mess at the high-end restaurant was as impressive as its taste.

Examples of Eton mess in a Sentence

formal The traditional English dessert known as Eton mess is made with a mixture of strawberries, meringue, and whipped cream.

informal I love indulging in a big bowl of Eton mess on a hot summer day.

slang Let's whip up some Eton mess for dessert tonight!

figurative The project turned into a bit of an Eton mess with all the last-minute changes.

Grammatical Forms of Eton mess

• plural: Eton messes
• comparative: more Eton mess
• superlative: most Eton mess
• present tense: is Eton mess
• future tense: will be Eton mess
• perfect tense: has been Eton mess
• continuous tense: is being Eton mess
• singular: Eton mess
• positive degree: Eton mess
• infinitive: to Eton mess
• gerund: Eton messing
• participle: Eton messed

Origin and Evolution of Eton mess

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the term 'Eton mess' can be traced back to Eton College, a prestigious British boarding school.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as a dessert made of strawberries, meringue, and cream that was traditionally served at Eton College, the term 'Eton mess' has evolved to also describe any dessert that includes a mixture of these ingredients in a messy or disorganized manner.