porridge

noun

por·​ridge ˈpȯr-ij 

ˈpär-

: a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick

porridgy

ˈpȯr-i-jē 

ˈpär-

adjective

Examples of porridge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My breakfast, during this time, consisted of porridge only (for the oats) and dinner was some combo of fish, carbs, and greens. —Daisy Jones, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025

Quinoa Porridge With Pumpkin Seeds, Pears, and Almond Butter Quinoa porridge offers a comforting twist on classic oatmeal using protein-rich quinoa as the base. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025

What calls out to be well seasoned — a dish with bits that are scorched and raw — is instead merely a tepid porridge. —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025

Buckwheat Buckwheat is a gluten-free seed that can be used in various dishes, including pancakes, pasta, and porridge. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pottage

Note: The sound change is peculiar. Perhaps there was some anticipatory voicing of -tt- and the resultant voiced stop was taken as a rhotic tap. Compare the same change in porringer.

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for porridge

• borage
• forage
• storage

Kids Definition

porridge

noun

por·​ridge ˈpȯr-ij 

ˈpär-

: a soft food made by boiling meal or a vegetable in milk or water until it thickens