springform

noun

: a mold or pan having the upright rim fastened to the bottom by means of a clamp or spring that is released to detach the rim and facilitate removal of the molded or baked food

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of springform was in 1936

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“Springform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springform. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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