custard

noun
UK: /ˈkʌstərd/
US: /ˈkʌstərd/

  1. A sweet sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar.

    1. I like custard with my apple pie.
    2. The chef prepared a rich custard to accompany the chocolate cake.

  2. A dessert with a sweet liquid base thickened with eggs.

    1. She made a bowl of custard for dessert.
    2. This baked custard has a lovely smooth texture and a delicate vanilla flavor.

Synonyms

pudding sauce
custard transitive-verb

  1. To beat badly.

    1. The boxer planned to custard his opponent in the ring.
    2. The rival team was custarded during the final match, suffering a humiliating defeat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "custard" in English means: A sweet sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar., A dessert with a sweet liquid base thickened with eggs..

The phonetic transcription of "custard" is /ˈkʌstərd/ in British English and /ˈkʌstərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "custard": pudding, sauce.

Example usage of "custard": "I like custard with my apple pie.". More examples on the page.