popover
popover Lexical Profile
popover Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American A light, hollow muffin or roll made from a thin egg-and-milk batter that puffs up and rises high over the edge of the pan during baking, similar to Yorkshire pudding.
"The bakery served warm popovers with whipped strawberry butter alongside the morning coffee."
In graphical user interfaces, a transient small window or overlay box that appears above the main content when a user clicks or hovers over a specific element.
"Clicking the help icon triggers a popover containing instructions for filling out the form."
A simple, loose-fitting garment, such as a dress, blouse, or sweater, designed to be pulled easily over the head without complex fastenings.
"She packed a lightweight linen popover for casual afternoons at the beach."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in American English in the late 19th century, from the way the thin batter puffs up and "pops over" the rim of the baking tin as steam expands inside it.