pudding UK
ˈpʊdɪŋ
See also: dessert (US)
pudding: sweet or savory dish boiled or steamed
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Noun

1.
foodUKsweet dessert with custard-like textureUK
  • Chocolate pudding is my favorite treat.
dessert sweet
2.
foodUKsweet or savory dish boiled or steamedUK
  • We had a delicious pudding for dinner.
confection dessert sweet
3.
British usageUKgeneral term for dessert in British EnglishUK
  • What's for pudding tonight? I hope it's pie!
afters dessert sweet
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  • pudding: sweet or savory dish boiled or steamed
    sweet or savory dish boiled or steamed

Expressions with pudding

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the effectiveness of something tested
The proof of the pudding will be seen in the project's results.
a real value is shown when something is tested or used
You say it's a great plan, but the proof is in the pudding.
spoil by adding unnecessary details
He over-egged the pudding with too many decorations.
sweet dessert made from bread, milk, eggs, and sugar
She enjoyed the warm bread pudding topped with vanilla sauce.
sweet dessert made with grated carrots and spices
She served a delicious carrot pudding for dessert.
sweet chocolate flavored custard-like dessert
I love having chocolate pudding after dinner.

Origin of pudding

Middle English, poding (sausage)

Terms with pudding included in their meaning

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food
type of steamed pudding with dried fruit
food
light cake or pudding
food
sweet pudding made from starch extracted from cassava root
layered dessert
dessert made by layering cookies or wafers with whipped cream or pudding
British dessert
traditional British pudding with suet and dried fruits
UK cooking
boiled pudding with currants
sweet treat
rich pudding with cocoa shell and hidden center
food
pudding made from fine wheat meal cooked with milk

Examples of pudding in a sentence

  • The child spilled pudding on the tablecloth.
  • The chef prepared a savory pudding with herbs.
  • For dessert, they served a rich chocolate pudding.
  • We had cake for pudding.
  • Pudding is served after the main course.

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  1. French:un flan, pudding, ...
  2. German:Pudding, Nachtisch, ...
  3. Italian:budino, pudding, ...
  4. Spanish:pudín, postre, ...
  5. Portuguese:pudim, sobremesa, ...
  6. Chinese:布丁, 甜点, ...
  7. Japanese:プリン, プディング, ...
  8. Arabic:بودينغ, بُودِينْغ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוּדִינְג, פּוּדִּינְג, ...
  10. Russian:пудинг, десерт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пудинг, десерт, ...
  12. Hindi:पुडिंग, भाप में पका मिष्ठान्न, ...
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