thickening

noun

thick·​en·​ing ˈthi-kə-niŋ 

ˈthik-

1

: a thickened part or place

2

: the act of making or becoming thick

3

: something used to thicken

Examples of thickening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect thickening clouds overnight into Sunday, with a bit of a breeze. —Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026

Heavy thickening products can backfire by weighing strands down and making hair appear flatter. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Sugar, butter, eggs, and your choice of thickening agent (flour or cornmeal or a combo of both), come together to make a luscious custard filling that will please even the pickiest of pie eaters. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for thickening

• quickening
• sickening

Kids Definition

thickening

noun

thick·​en·​ing

1

: the act of making or becoming thick

underwent a gradual thickening

2

: a thickened part or place

3

: something used to thicken