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pudding

/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/noun

A soft cooked dessert or savoury dish, often made by steaming, boiling, or from a batter.

Example sentences

  • “For dessert, Grandma served a warm rice pudding.”
  • “The kids licked their spoons clean after the chocolate pudding.”

In Britain 'pudding' can mean any dessert: 'What's for pudding?' American usage is narrower, a soft creamy dessert in a cup.

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