Tapioca (Noun)
Meaning
Granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Tapioca is often used to thicken puddings and other sweet desserts in many traditional recipes.
- The homemade pudding was thickened to perfection with a generous sprinkle of tapioca.
- She mixed the tapioca into the mixture according to the recipe for her famous banana pudding.
- The old-fashioned tapioca pudding was a hit with the guests at the family gathering.
- A spoonful of tapioca helps to achieve the ideal consistency in crème brûlée.