plural custards
: a cooked mixture made of eggs and milk or cream and usually having a thick, creamy consistency
By the eighteenth century it had become the dessert we know today: a layered treat of sponge cake, custard, fruit, jam, whipped cream and spirits.—
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Greg Morago et al.Smooth and creamy, custard lends itself to a range of both sweet and savory dishes.—Gabrielle Shaughness
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Use firm peaches to prevent the custard from becoming too watery.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Next, pour the custard through a sieve into a large bowl over ice.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
After cooling, place toothpicks around perimeter of custard, then cover with plastic wrap (don’t let plastic touch custard) and keep chilled.
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Rachel Dolfi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
New members get one free small Ice, custard, or gelato just for signing up.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Next, pour the custard through a sieve into a large bowl over ice.
—
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
After cooling, place toothpicks around perimeter of custard, then cover with plastic wrap (don’t let plastic touch custard) and keep chilled.
—
Rachel Dolfi,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
New members get one free small Ice, custard, or gelato just for signing up.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for custard
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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custard
noun
cus·tard
ˈkəs-tərd 
: a sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked, boiled, or frozen
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