Yorkshire pudding

American  

noun

1. a pudding made of an unsweetened batter of flour, salt, eggs, and milk, baked under meat as it roasts to catch the drippings or baked separately with a small amount of meat drippings.

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Yorkshire pudding British  

noun

1. a light puffy baked pudding made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk, traditionally served with roast beef

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Etymology

Origin of Yorkshire pudding

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Waiters served Yorkshire pudding and beef pie with Stilton cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

When you look at the individual ingredients that make up a Yorkshire pudding, they are quite healthy.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022

Pub dog Walter was invited to pick a winner - did he go for Yorkshire pudding or French cheese?

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2022

“Sims 4: Cottage Living,” released in July, added dishes inspired by the English countryside, including bangers and mash, beef Wellington, crumpets and Yorkshire pudding.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

The roast of beef, with Yorkshire pudding sticking in the cold gravy.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes