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