plum pudding

American  

noun

1. a rich steamed or boiled pudding containing raisins, currants, citron, spices, etc.

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plum pudding British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a dark brown rich boiled or steamed pudding made with flour, suet, sugar, and dried fruit

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Etymology

Origin of plum pudding

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Plum pudding, imported and domestic, is yours for the steaming.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2012

Plum pudding, a fruitcake with pretensions to greatness, is also met with some suspicion.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2011

Plum pudding may also be baked in a mould or pan, which must be well buttered inside before pouring the pudding into it.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882 by Various

Meantime goes the caterer to fetch in the chief,— Plum pudding, goose, capon, minced pies, and roast beef.

From A Poetical Cook-Book by Moss, Maria J.

Plum pudding is a comparatively modern dish—not two centuries old; but, nowadays, wherever an Englishman travels—even when engaged in war—be he in any of our colonies, a plum pudding must be had.

From A Righte Merrie Christmasse The Story of Christ-Tide by Behrend, Arthur C.