porridge

noun

por·​ridge ˈpȯr-ij 

ˈpär-

: a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick

porridgy

ˈpȯr-i-jē 

ˈpär-

adjective

Examples of porridge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Falling in almost the exact midpoint between these two literal line-around-the-block hits, Jaws is the perfect third bowl of porridge. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025

Tips Some rice cookers have a porridge setting, which is designed to make rice porridge — a popular breakfast food in many parts of Asia. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2025

This comforting rice porridge is enriched with tender pieces of seafood, offering a warm and satisfying meal that reflects East Asian culinary traditions. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

Almond butter, an idea from my dear friend Alicia and a revelation to our morning porridge. —Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pottage

Note: The sound change is peculiar. Perhaps there was some anticipatory voicing of -tt- and the resultant voiced stop was taken as a rhotic tap. Compare the same change in porringer.

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for porridge

• borage
• forage
• storage

Kids Definition

porridge

noun

por·​ridge ˈpȯr-ij 

ˈpär-

: a soft food made by boiling meal or a vegetable in milk or water until it thickens