flan

noun

ˈflän  ˈflan 

1

a

: an open pie containing any of various sweet or savory fillings

b

: custard baked with a caramel glaze

2

: the metal disk of a coin, token, or medal as distinguished from the design and lettering stamped on it

Examples of flan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Applause erupted when the flan appeared, along with a gorgeous pan de muerto (the traditional bread of the dead) from La Newyorkina, its ornate sculptural facade an ode to the circle of life. —John Paul Brammer, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024

The Oak Grove Chardonnay is medium straw colored with hints of green reflections at the rim and aromas of Anjou pear, vanilla flan, and Fuji apple. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024

The flans, cakes, puddings, ice creams and custards all had a distinct nutty, earthy taste with hints of sweet vanilla. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024

Velez has her eye out on the D.C. baking scene and her neighboring Northeast and mid-Atlantic area creatives have her craving combos like sweet paprika-corn flan. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin fladon-, flado flat cake, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flado flat cake

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1a