profiterole

noun

pro·​fit·​er·​ole prə-ˈfi-tə-ˌrōl How to pronounce profiterole (audio)
: a miniature cream puff with a sweet or savory filling

Examples of profiterole in a Sentence

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The pastry session delves into the world of French patisserie, creating delights such as profiteroles, chocolate tarts and artisanal cookies. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Diners will be able to sample hearty dishes like pork coppa with sauerkraut and finish the meal with profiteroles with soft-serve in flavors like honeycomb and pistachio. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024 Dig in: Bistro classics from onion soup ($15) and mussels ($24) to bouillabaisse ($49) and profiteroles ($13). Monica Eng, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024 Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for profiterole 

Word History

Etymology

French, perhaps from profit profit

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of profiterole was in 1884

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“Profiterole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profiterole. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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