Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
popover
noun
/ˈpɒpəˌvə/
Definition
A popover is a type of light, fluffy pastry that is typically filled with sweet or savory ingredients.
Examples
- She served the popover with raspberry jam.
- The web application used a popover to display details about the product when clicked.
Meaning
In culinary terms, a popover is a baked dish made from a simple mixture of egg batter that puffs up while baking, creating a hollow center that can be filled with various fillings. The term can also refer to a UI component in web design that displays additional information when a user interacts with an element like a button or link.
Synonyms
- puff pastry
- cream puff
- popover UI component
