Christmas pudding

American

noun

plum pudding.

Christmas pudding British

noun

Also called: plum pudding. a rich steamed pudding containing suet, dried fruit, spices, brandy, etc, served at Christmas

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Etymology

Origin of Christmas pudding

First recorded in 1855–60

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Christmas pudding

However, the humble but golden potato and parsnip have gone down in price, along with - if you have any room - Christmas pudding and mince pies.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025

There’s a history of Christmas pudding charms, to be hidden within the holiday treat.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

Lavishly appointed and stodgy as week-old Christmas pudding, “The Pale Blue Eye” is a pulpy murder mystery bristling with florid dialogue and supernatural flourishes.

From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

You could make steamed puddings including Christmas pudding.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2022

Harry and Ron had barely finished their third helpings of Christmas pudding when Hermione ushered them out of the hall to finalize their plans for the evening.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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