ramekin
noun
ram·e·kin
ˈra-mi-kən 
ˈram-kən
variants
or less commonly ramequin
1
: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell
2
: an individual baking dish
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Serve this go-to Southern side family-style or in individual ramekins.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Kolewo4ever Set of 12 Pumpkin Ramekins Set out candy, dips, sauces, or individual side dishes in these adorable food-safe pumpkin ramekins.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Kolewo4ever Set of 12 Pumpkin Ramekins Set out candy, dips, sauces, or individual side dishes in these adorable food-safe pumpkin ramekins.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ramekin
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“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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