Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lard

Noun
/lɑrd/
Definition
A soft, white fat obtained from pigs, used in cooking and baking.
Examples
  • He added lard to the pie crust for a flakier texture.
  • The recipe called for cooking the vegetables in lard for extra flavor.
  • She used lard instead of butter to fry the eggs.
Meaning
Lard is a type of rendered fat, primarily from the abdomen and around the kidneys of pigs.
Synonyms
  • Fat
  • Grease
  • Shortening