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Definition of consommé
consommé
/ˌkɑːn.səˈmeɪ/
con · som · mé
Plural:consommés
consommé Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A rich, flavorful soup made from concentrated meat, poultry, or fish stock that has been clarified using egg whites to produce a crystal-clear liquid, served either hot or chilled.
Example
"The dinner began with a delicate beef consommé garnished with finely julienned vegetables and fresh herbs."
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In classical culinary terminology, a consommé is distinguished from an ordinary broth or bouillon by having been clarified with egg whites to remove all sediment and fat, resulting in a crystal-clear liquid.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 19th century from French consommé, the past participle of consommer ('to complete, finish, or boil down'), from Latin consummare ('to sum up or bring to perfection').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consommé. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consommé