Meaning & Definition of Custard in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A thick, creamy sauce made with eggs, milk, and sugar, often flavored with vanilla.

  Example Sentence: She poured the luscious vanilla custard over the warm pie.

• Definition: A dessert dish that consists of custard as a primary ingredient, often baked.

  Example Sentence: The crème brûlée is a popular custard dessert.

• Definition: A baked custard that can be served as a dish.

  Example Sentence: We had flan, which is a type of baked custard.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'custard' originates from the Old French 'croustade' which referred to a dish with a crust or a simple custard.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• custard pie: A pie filled with custard, often sweetened and flavored.
• custard tart: A tart filled with custard and usually fruit on top.

Translations

• Spanish: natillas

• French: crème

• German: Pudding

• Russian: крем

Related Words

• pudding: A thicker dessert that can be sweet or savory, often made with milk and sugar.

• flan: A sweet dessert made with custard and caramelized sugar.

Slang Meanings of custard

• Meaning: Something that is soft or non-threatening.

  Example Sentence: He's just a custard; you don't need to worry about him.

• Meaning: Refers to someone who is overly sentimental or soft-hearted.

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a custard over the movie!