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

Then, opt for a custom omelet, organic porridge, eggs royale, or Hayfield Manor’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, including Rosscarbery sausage, black and white pudding, grilled potato farls—and eggs of your choice. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

The baker, who was born in Korea but moved to the U.S. in early childhood, wants to extend her use of nostalgic Korean flavors by way of avocado toast with Out of Thin Air’s gochujang bread, or Korean porridge with a range of toppings. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024

But they can also be used in soups, stir fry, trail mixes and porridge, made into a flour or roasted as a standalone snack. —New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024

On the menu: ugali maize porridge made of fortified whole grain, sorghum, and high-iron beans. —Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

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

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