Trifle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The English dessert consisted of layers of sponge cake soaked in sherry, topped with a rich custard and fruit, forming a decadent trifle.
- Her grandmother's speciality was a classic fruit trifle, made with Madeira cake, fruit preserves, and whipped cream.
- To top off the meal, they had a creamy chocolate trifle with sliced almonds and shaved chocolate for extra flavour and crunch.
- The recipe seemed complicated, but the layered effect of the trifle made it look deceptively simple.
- The dessert trifle, made with fresh berries and sweet biscuits, was an enticing end to the exquisite dinner party.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A detail that is considered insignificant.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Something of small importance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.