Synonyms

popover

American

[pop-oh-ver] / ˈpɒpˌoʊ vər /

noun

a puffed muffin with a hollow center, made with a batter of flour, salt, egg, and milk.

popover British

/ ˈpɒpˌəʊvə /

noun

an individual Yorkshire pudding, often served with roast beef
a light puffy hollow muffin made from a batter mixture
a simple garment for women or girls that is put on by being slipped over the head

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of popover

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; pop ¹ + over

Example Sentences

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Pro tip: This ottoman, which is made with fast-drying foam, looks just like a scrumptious popover or a delicious jelly candy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

This fresh popover serves as the ideal canvas for showcasing the exquisite flavors of smoked salmon, offering a quick and straightforward recipe that not only cleans out your fridge but also satisfies your taste buds.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

"This huge puffy pancake, resembling a giant popover, makes for show — without much effort," writes recipe developer MariSpeck.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022

Scale and get a printer-friendly, desktop version of the popover recipe here.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2021

The smell was delicious—warm milk, potato skins, wheat middlings, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, and a popover left from the Zuckermans’ breakfast.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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