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Definition of profiterole

profiterole

/prəˈfɪt.ə.roʊl/
pro · fit · er · ole
Plural:profiteroles
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profiterole Lexical Profile

profiterole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, round, hollow pastry made of choux dough, typically filled with sweet cream, custard, or ice cream and often topped with chocolate sauce.

Example

"For dessert, the chef prepared a towering croquembouche made of delicate profiteroles bound together with threads of spun sugar."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'profiterole', originally a diminutive of 'profit' (meaning a small profit or gain), likely referring historically to a small baked treat given as a reward or gratuity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Profiterole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/profiterole
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