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

In his book, Catherine, The Princess of Wales, royal expert Robert Jobson also revealed that Princess Kate and Queen Camilla both enjoy a warm bowl of porridge for breakfast, Per Marie Claire. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Simmer until the rice is porridge-like and the chicken is tender. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026

For a daily boost, the nutritionist Jessica Shand recommends following her recipe for a nut-and-seed sprinkle to add to porridge, yoghurt, soups or salads for an easy fiber-and-polyphenol hit. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

There’s also genfo, a warm wheat porridge with spiced butter, and bula, a vegetarian mash made from the stem of the false-banana tree. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026

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