souffle
/suˈfleɪ/
noun
- A light, fluffy baked dish made with eggs and often cheese, vegetables, or fruit.
- Making a souffle requires carefully folding beaten egg whites into the base mixture.
- The chocolate souffle collapsed when I opened the oven too early.
- She served a cheese souffle for dinner that was perfectly risen and golden.
- A light, airy quality or texture, especially in food or fabric.
- The chef aimed for a souffle lightness in the whipped cream topping.
- The mousse had a delicate souffle-like texture that melted on the tongue.
- Her dress was made of a souffle of silk and lace, light as a cloud.