meringue

noun

me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a dessert topping consisting of a baked mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and sugar
2
: a shell made of meringue and filled with fruit or ice cream

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For pies, there are 15 flavors to choose from – classics like apple, lemon meringue, pecan, banana cream and chocolate but also coconut cream and peanut butter cream. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026 Expect dishes like truffled sea bass crudo marinated in passionfruit, a meltingly tender Chateaubriand, and a signature French chocolate meringue dessert by the name of ‘Le Concorde’. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026 The Cuisinart hand mixer’s 220-watt motor had no problem powering the beaters through our cookie dough and helping the whisk to create meringue-worthy stiff peaks in our egg whites. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 Old-fashioned meringue transforms homemade banana pudding into an Easter-worthy dessert. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meringue

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meringue was in 1706

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“Meringue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meringue. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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meringue

noun
me·​ringue mə-ˈraŋ How to pronounce meringue (audio)
1
: a mixture of beaten egg white and sugar put on pies or cakes and browned
2
: a shell of baked meringue filled with fruit or ice cream

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