tartlet

noun

tart·​let ˈtärt-lət How to pronounce tartlet (audio)
: a small tart

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Citrus tartlets combine tangy lemon and orange bites in a buttery pastry Make-Ahead Spinach Feta Egg Wraps Transfer the ramekins to a wire rack and remove the foil. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Once assembled, the citrus tartlets should be kept in the fridge. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025 Related Articles Citrus tartlets combine tangy lemon and orange bites in a buttery pastry Adjust the oven to 350 degrees. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025 Veyrat will be on hand in between preparing dishes like his fine lobster tartlet topped with a fragrant meadowsweet emulsion and wild flowers. Camille Knight, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tartlet

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tartlet was in the 14th century

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“Tartlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tartlet. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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