custard
noun
a dessert made of eggs, sugar, and milk, either baked, boiled, or frozen.
custards
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pluralof custard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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From cakes and pies, “Ready for Dessert” moves on to custards and soufflés; frozen desserts; cookies and candies; and basics, such as sauces, creams, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Confections — puddings, custards, fried pastries and milk cake galore — are a key, rather necessary, part of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
The FDA guidance sets a lead limit of 10 parts per billion for fruits, most vegetables, grain and meat mixtures, yogurts, custards and puddings and single-ingredient meats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
Before long, I saw Earl Grey ice cream, custards, macarons and other sweets around town.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
Mr. Rhydd was kind to give me the rhubarb and custards for free, but today they tasted acidic and glassy.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
