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Definition of puree

puree

/pjʊˈreɪ/
pu · ree
Plural:purees
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Past Simple:pureed
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Past Participle:pureed
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Present Participle:pureeing
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puree Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A smooth, thick liquid or paste made by blending or crushing fruits, vegetables, or other foods.

Example

"The chef prepared a vibrant green pea puree to accompany the seared scallops."

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• verb

1

To crush, blend, or mash food until it forms a smooth, thick liquid or paste.

Example

"You will need to puree the roasted tomatoes and garlic before adding the chicken broth."

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• Rhymes for puree

• Nearby Words

purakaunui
purari
pure
puree
puriri
purple
purple coneflower

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'purée', the feminine past participle of 'purer' (to squeeze or purify), tracing back to the Latin 'purare' (to purify).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Puree. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/puree
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