Poring Meaning and Definition
Poring
Pronunciation
/ˈpɔrɪŋ/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A small, rounded or oval-shaped cookie cutter, typically used for cutting out shapes from dough or fondant for baking or decorating cakes.
Examples
- The baker used a poring to cut out festive shapes for the Christmas tree.
- The cake decorator carefully used a poring to create intricate designs on the wedding cake.
Synonyms
- Cookie cutter
- Shaped cutter
Antonyms
- Shapeless
- Uncut
Etymology
The word “Poring” originates from the 15th-century term for a small quantity of liquor, such as a porringe. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a small, rounded or oval-shaped cookie cutter.
Usage Notes
Poring is often used in baking and decorating, particularly in pastry-making and cake-making.
Cultural References
Poring has appeared in various forms of media, such as in cooking shows, baking competitions, and recipe books.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- To pour heart and soul into something
Related Words or Phrases
- Cookie
- Cake
- Pastry
Collocations
- Poring of cookie dough
- Poring of fondant
Frequency of Use
Poring is a relatively rare term, typically used by bakers, decorators, and pastry chefs.
Common Misspellings
- PORING
- PERING
- PORINGG