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Definition of yorkshire pudding
yorkshire pudding
Plural:Yorkshire puddings
yorkshire pudding Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
British A traditional baked British savory dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water, typically cooked in meat drippings and served as a side dish with roast beef and gravy.
Example
"Every Sunday, the pub serves a classic roast dinner complete with crispy potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a giant Yorkshire pudding."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite containing the word 'pudding'—which often denotes a sweet dessert in modern English—a Yorkshire pudding is a savory side dish.
Word Origin & Etymology
Originally known as 'dripping pudding' in a 1737 recipe, the dish was renamed 'Yorkshire pudding' by English cookery writer Hannah Glasse in her 1747 book 'The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy', named after the county of Yorkshire.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yorkshire pudding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yorkshire pudding