Meringue

Pronunciation: /məˈræŋ/

Definitions of meringue

noun a type of dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, typically used as a topping for pies or cakes

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat meringue cookies.

A2 She made a delicious lemon meringue pie for dessert.

B1 The bakery specializes in creating intricate meringue decorations for cakes.

B2 The chef demonstrated how to make a perfect meringue topping for the dessert.

C1 The delicate meringue was expertly piped onto the pastry with precision.

C2 The competition required the contestants to create a show-stopping meringue masterpiece.

Examples of meringue in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully piped the meringue onto the lemon tart.

informal I love how fluffy and sweet meringue is on top of pies.

slang I could eat a whole bowl of meringue by itself, it's so good.

figurative Her words were as light and airy as a meringue, sweet but not substantial.

Grammatical Forms of meringue

• plural: meringues
• comparative: more meringue
• superlative: most meringue
• present tense: meringue
• future tense: will meringue
• perfect tense: have meringued
• continuous tense: is meringuing
• singular: meringue
• positive degree: meringue
• infinitive: to meringue
• gerund: meringuing
• participle: meringued

Origin and Evolution of meringue

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'meringue' is believed to have originated from the Swiss village of Meiringen, where it is said to have been created in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of sweet pastry, the term 'meringue' has evolved to refer to a light and fluffy dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar.