mousse

noun
UK: /muːs/
US: /muːs/

  1. A light, airy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites and flavoring.

    1. I ordered a chocolate mousse after my meal.
    2. The restaurant's signature dish is a raspberry mousse with a hint of lemon.

  2. A foamy hairstyling product used to add volume and hold.

    1. She uses mousse to keep her curls bouncy.
    2. Applying mousse before blow-drying helps to achieve a fuller hairstyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mousse" in English means: A light, airy dessert made with whipped cream or egg whites and flavoring., A foamy hairstyling product used to add volume and hold..

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

Example usage of "mousse": "I ordered a chocolate mousse after my meal.". More examples on the page.