meringue

noun

me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream

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Antonin, Agathe, and their crew have created a beautiful meat-free Friday lunch, capped with an edible miniature re-creation of Michelangelo’s Pietà in exquisite alabaster meringue. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 11 June 2025 Ciprian’s famous vanilla meringue cake is itself a healing experience! Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 There are bite-size interpretations of French and Dutch pastries, a stylish gelato dish made with hoja santa leaves, and a meringue and crème anglaise ile flottante with a design resembling a Michelin star. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025 The citrus blossom menu at The Odyssey boasts standout offerings like a rich lemon tart with lemon curd, blood orange fluid gel, aquafaba meringues, and raspberry powder. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for meringue

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meringue was in 1706

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“Meringue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meringue. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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meringue

noun
me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a mixture of beaten egg white and sugar put on pies or cakes and browned
2
: a shell of baked meringue filled with fruit or ice cream

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