popover

noun

pop·​over ˈpäp-ˌō-vər How to pronounce popover (audio)
: a hollow quick bread shaped like a muffin and made from a thin batter of eggs, milk, and flour

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Refuel with the legendary popovers at Jordan Pond House, then time your visit to Thunder Hole — a rocky inlet that booms when waves crash through it just right. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 Brownies, popovers, cookies, and even galettes can all be cupcake-ified. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 Stop by Jordan Pond House — the popovers are legendary — and let kids marvel at Thunder Hole, a rock inlet known for its loud crashing waves. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Add a soft pop of color to your outfit with this linen popover top. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for popover

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of popover was in 1850

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“Popover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popover. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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popover

noun
pop·​over
ˈpäp-ˌō-vər
: a quick bread shaped like a hollow muffin and made from eggs, milk, and flour
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