meringue
/məˈɹæŋ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a sweet, light food made from egg whites and sugar, often baked until hard.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I tried making meringue for the first time, but it didn't get fluffy enough.”
“This lemon pie has a perfect meringue topping — it's so light and sweet.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
Related Words
Synonyms:
frostingwhipped topping
Word Family:
meringuemeringues