Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pudding-basin
noun
/ˈpʊd.ɪŋ ˈbeɪ.sən/

Definition
A wide, rounded bowl used for preparing and serving pudding.

Examples
- She mixed the batter in a large pudding-basin before pouring it into the cake pan.
- For a traditional dessert, serve rice pudding in individual pudding-basins.
- The chef recommended a pudding-basin for making the soufflé easier to handle.

Meaning
The term ‘pudding-basin’ refers to a particular style of bowl that is typically utilized in the preparation of various types of puddings and sometimes as a serving dish. Its shape allows for ease in mixing ingredients and serving the final dish.

Synonyms
- bowl
- dishing bowl
- mixing bowl