soufflé

noun

souf·flé | \ sü-ˈflā

, ˈsü-ˌflā\

Definition of soufflé

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a dish that is made from a sauce, egg yolks, beaten egg whites, and a flavoring or purée (as of seafood, fruit, or vegetables) and baked until puffed up

soufflé

adjective

\ sü-ˈflād

, ˈsü-ˌflād\

variants: or souffléed

Definition of soufflé (Entry 2 of 2)

: puffed up by or in cooking

Examples of soufflé in a Sentence

Noun

a serving of chocolate soufflé

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But becoming a mother to Marnie is going to require more than simply slipping into another character or whipping up a cheeseburger souffle for dinner. — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, "‘Claws’ Episode 3 recap: 5 things to know about ‘Russian Navy’ and the sinking of the S.S. Jen," 25 June 2018 The original State Street restaurant does not use carts any longer, but does offer a full dessert menu, including a souffle for two ($19.50). — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, "Conjuring the dessert cart, one fantastical bite at a time," 25 June 2018 Finish off with the Grand Marnier souffle, slow-cooked strawberries with lavender or warm chocolate tart. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "French restaurants in Phoenix to celebrate Bastille Day," 9 July 2018 For anyone questioning if bravery is too grand a word, imagine competing in a baking contest and handing three accomplished pastry chefs who had just judged souffles a plate of Rice Krispies treats. — Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, "An artful display of permanent regrets," 6 June 2018 Make date night easy with dinner for two ($130), featuring onion soup or house salad, Chateaubriand with two sides and Zinc souffle for dessert. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "French restaurants in Phoenix to celebrate Bastille Day," 9 July 2018 This concoction was a delicious souffle of equal parts humor and poignance. — Dan Cryer, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘The Italian Teacher,’ by Tom Rachman," 28 Mar. 2018 Maine lobster and Gulf shrimp, grilled Angus beef and chocolate souffle with cherry vanilla ice cream were on the menu. Sprays of roses in shades of pink, cream and melon spruced up Statuary Hall, the otherwise drab venue. — Darlene Superville, ELLE Decor, "Meet The Trump Staffer Behind The White House Easter Egg Roll," 17 Apr. 2017 Herb & Wood in Little Italy will serve a brunch menu with dishes like Dutch baby souffle pancakes, jamon iberico Benedict, scallop ceviche and lobster thermidor. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "117 ways to celebrate mom: Your San Diego guide to Mother's Day brunches, lunches and dinners," 7 May 2018

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soufflé

noun

English Language Learners Definition of soufflé

: a food that is made with eggs, flour, and other ingredients (such as cheese, vegetables, fruit, or chocolate) and that is baked until its top rises and it becomes very light and fluffy

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souffle

noun

souf·fle | \ ˈsü-fəl