Pandowdy

Pronunciation: /ˈpændaʊdi/

Definitions of pandowdy

noun a type of deep-dish fruit dessert that is similar to a cobbler

Example Sentences

A1 I had never heard of a pandowdy before.

A2 The pandowdy dessert was delicious.

B1 My grandmother used to make the best apple pandowdy.

B2 The chef prepared a traditional New England pandowdy for the guests.

C1 The pandowdy recipe called for a mix of apples and spices.

C2 The pastry chef's pandowdy was a work of art.

adjective describing something related to or resembling a pandowdy

Example Sentences

A1 The pandowdy pie was delicious.

A2 She made a pandowdy dessert for the party.

B1 The pandowdy recipe called for fresh fruit and a crumbly topping.

B2 The pandowdy dish was a hit at the potluck.

C1 The chef's pandowdy creation won first place in the baking competition.

C2 The pandowdy pastry had a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

Examples of pandowdy in a Sentence

formal The pandowdy dessert was served at the elegant dinner party.

informal I can't wait to dig into that pandowdy!

slang Let's grab a slice of that pandowdy before it's all gone.

figurative The situation was a real pandowdy, with everyone talking over each other and no clear resolution in sight.

Grammatical Forms of pandowdy

• past tense: pandowdied
• plural: pandowdies
• comparative: more pandowdy
• superlative: most pandowdy
• present tense: pandowdies
• future tense: will pandowdy
• perfect tense: have pandowdied
• continuous tense: is pandowdying
• singular: pandowdy
• positive degree: pandowdy
• infinitive: to pandowdy
• gerund: pandowdying
• participle: pandowdied

Origin and Evolution of pandowdy

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pandowdy' is believed to have originated in the United States, specifically in the New England region.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of dessert made with fruit and a sweet crust, the term 'pandowdy' has evolved to also refer to a type of deep-dish fruit pie with a crumbly or biscuit-like topping. The word has retained its association with baked goods and desserts throughout its usage.