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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According to Offerman, nothing pairs better with his Lagavulin Caribbean Rum Cask than a slice of lemon meringue pie. Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025 For example, the vibe of M&M’s upcoming Bakery Collection—which includes such flavors as cherry chocolate cupcake, lemon meringue pie, and peanut-butter cinnamon roll—is fun, not frugal. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025 Felicity, played by Keri Russell, looks a bit wary, her hair in short, meringue-stiff curls, the residue of a post-heartbreak haircut. Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025 Some people love the huge meringue on top. Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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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