Puddings Meaning in English

word · lemma: pudding

US

ˈpʊdɪŋz

PUH-dingz

UK

pˈʊdɪŋz

PUH-dingz

Definition

'Puddings' refers to sweet or sometimes savory desserts, often soft and creamy, such as chocolate or rice pudding. In British English, it can mean dessert in general.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'puddings' usually means soft, creamy desserts. In British English, it can mean any dessert. Traditionally, 'pudding' can also refer to some savory dishes. Common collocations include 'rice pudding,' 'Christmas pudding,' and 'chocolate pudding.'

• Spanish: pudines - postres (tipo budín)
• Portuguese (BR): pudins - sobremesas (tipo pudim)
• Portuguese (PT): pudins - sobremesas (tipo pudim)
• Chinese (Simplified): 布丁 - 甜点（布丁类）
• Chinese (Traditional): 布丁 - 甜點（布丁類）
• Hindi: पुडिंग्स - मिठाइयाँ (पुडिंग वाली)
• Arabic: بودينغز - حلويات (من نوع البودينغ)
• Bengali: পুডিং
• Russian: пудинги - десерты (брит.)
• Japanese: プリン - プディング（デザート全般）
• Vietnamese: bánh pudding - món tráng miệng
• Korean: 푸딩
• Turkish: puding - tatlı (İng.)
• Urdu: پُڈنگ
• Indonesian: puding

Example Sentences

We made chocolate puddings for dessert.

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She bought two puddings at the bakery.

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The school served vanilla puddings at lunch.

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British families often make different puddings for Christmas.

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Are those caramel puddings homemade or store-bought?

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I can't resist trying new puddings on the menu.

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