sweetbread

noun
UK: /ˈswiːtbred/
US: /ˈswiːtbred/

  1. A culinary term for the thymus gland or pancreas, especially of a calf or lamb, used as food.

    1. I tried sweetbread for the first time, and it was surprisingly good.
    2. The chef prepared the sweetbread with a delicate sauce and served it as an appetizer.

Synonyms

thymus pancreas

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "sweetbread": thymus, pancreas.

Example usage of "sweetbread": "I tried sweetbread for the first time, and it was surprisingly good.". More examples on the page.