ramekin

noun

ram·​e·​kin ˈram-kən How to pronounce ramekin (audio)
ˈra-mi-
variants or less commonly ramequin
1
: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell
2
: an individual baking dish

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Step 6 Using a ladle, divide the sweet potato mixture among the ramekins. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 The $38 pack includes a large baking dish, medium baking dish, pie dish, four ramekins, a large pointed spatula, and more. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Inspired by a classic lave cake, this large format recipe has the same soft, gooey center without the fuss of having to breaking out the ramekins. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 The latest items from Barrymore’s drop include mixing bowls, ramekins, casserole dishes, and more — all in a neutral greige shade called porcini taupe. Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ramekin 

Word History

Etymology

French ramequin, from Low German ramken, diminutive of ram cream

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramekin was in 1653

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“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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