roux

noun

plural roux ˈrüz How to pronounce roux (audio)
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce

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Add flour, whisking constantly to make a thick roux, 1-3 minutes. Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 In a separate pot, prepare a roux by melting butter and slowly adding flour. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 Continue to whisk roux while slowly adding half-and-half. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 The finish is long and sweet, though less intense than the Cigar blend expression, with lingering notes of caramel, milk chocolate, roux, and black pepper. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for roux

Word History

Etymology

French, from beurre roux brown butter

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roux was in 1793

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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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