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

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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

Similar to a popover or Yorkshire pudding, this pancake bakes instead of pan-fries, going into the oven as a suspiciously thin batter, and coming out as — whoa.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2021

My popover exhaled steam when I tore it open.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021

He walked to the trough and took a long drink of slops, sucking in the milk hungrily and chewing the popover.

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

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