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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The baked meringue is slightly more cooked than the poached version, so the texture is firmer. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 Cool off on a hot summer day with a slice of creamy lemon meringue pie. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Extras like meringue mushrooms and sprigs of edible greenery make this theme on point. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026 Mix the meringue powder, powdered sugar, water and almond extract on low speed. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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