popover

noun

pop·​over ˈpäp-ˌō-vər How to pronounce popover (audio)
: a hollow quick bread shaped like a muffin and made from a thin batter of eggs, milk, and flour

Examples of popover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep an effortless style in your travel rotation, like this popover shirtdress, which features extended shoulder seams and a cinching tie waist. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 Besides the hotel’s history, its homemade popovers, plush bathrobes, and complimentary ferry pick-up and drop-off service contribute to a feeling of home. Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024 The eatery will also feature fresh seafood, pork chops, chicken Wellington, and signature popovers. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024 Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for popover 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of popover was in 1850

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“Popover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popover. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

popover

noun
pop·​over
ˈpäp-ˌō-vər
: a quick bread shaped like a hollow muffin and made from eggs, milk, and flour
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