ramekin

noun

ram·​e·​kin ˈram-kən How to pronounce ramekin (audio)
ˈra-mi-
variants or less commonly ramequin
1
: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell
2
: an individual baking dish

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The $38 pack includes a large baking dish, medium baking dish, pie dish, four ramekins, a large pointed spatula, and more. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025 Inspired by a classic lave cake, this large format recipe has the same soft, gooey center without the fuss of having to breaking out the ramekins. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 The latest items from Barrymore’s drop include mixing bowls, ramekins, casserole dishes, and more — all in a neutral greige shade called porcini taupe. Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Le Creuset also has a set of four ramekins made from durable stoneware and in classic Le Creuset colors. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ramekin 

Word History

Etymology

French ramequin, from Low German ramken, diminutive of ram cream

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ramekin was in 1653

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“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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