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

It is also used in such items as jollof fonio, salads, porridge, stews, candy, beer, and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026

In his book, Catherine, The Princess of Wales, royal expert Robert Jobson also revealed that Princess Kate and Queen Camilla both enjoy a warm bowl of porridge for breakfast, Per Marie Claire. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Simmer until the rice is porridge-like and the chicken is tender. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026

For a daily boost, the nutritionist Jessica Shand recommends following her recipe for a nut-and-seed sprinkle to add to porridge, yoghurt, soups or salads for an easy fiber-and-polyphenol hit. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

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