tartlet

noun

tart·​let ˈtärt-lət How to pronounce tartlet (audio)
: a small tart

Examples of tartlet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are oysters with hot sauce, crab Louie tartlets, diver scallop crudo, and potato pancakes that can be topped with Kaluga caviar. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 My British husband must have the traditional tartlet sized pies on Christmas Eve. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 Line each tartlet mold with a filo square, pressing the filo down firmly onto the base. Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023 As the name of the tour suggests, the show is a celebration of Madonna's entire career — the ‘80s pop tartlet, the ’90s glam girl, the Ray of Light spirituality and everything in between. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Oct. 2023 For dessert, choose the chocolate tahini tartlet or vanilla panna cotta with fruit compote from Tracy Dempsey Originals. Details: 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023 Perhaps Del’s pink lemonade cake pops, blueberry tartlets, S’mores by the fire pit. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023 Bake the tartlets until well puffed and golden, 12–15 minutes. Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023 Sprinkle an equal amount of the green onions onto the bottom of each tartlet shell. Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 24 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tartlet was in the 14th century

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“Tartlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tartlet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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