popover

American  

[pop-oh-ver] / ˈpɒpˌoʊ vər /

noun

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

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popover British  

/ ˈpɒpˌəʊvə /

noun

1. an individual Yorkshire pudding, often served with roast beef

2. a light puffy hollow muffin made from a batter mixture

3. a simple garment for women or girls that is put on by being slipped over the head

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Etymology

Origin of popover

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

Example Sentences

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popover

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

I first considered making my own pizza cupcakes as a sort of stuffed popover, perhaps with an easy flatbread dough.

From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2023

My popover exhaled steam when I tore it open.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 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