thickening

noun
UK: /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
US: /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/

  1. A substance used to make a liquid thicker.

    1. Use cornstarch as a thickening for the sauce.
    2. The chef added a thickening to the soup to improve its consistency and richness.

Synonyms

consolidation
thickening verb

  1. Present participle of thicken: becoming thicker.

    1. The gravy is thickening nicely now.
    2. The plot was thickening as more secrets were gradually revealed throughout the novel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "thickening": consolidation.

Example usage of "thickening": "Use cornstarch as a thickening for the sauce.". More examples on the page.