porridge

[ pawr-ij, por- ]

noun

1. a food made of oatmeal, or some other meal or cereal, boiled to a thick consistency in water or milk.

porridge

/ ˈpɒrɪdʒ /

noun

1. a dish made from oatmeal or another cereal, cooked in water or milk to a thick consistency
2. slang.
   a term in prison (esp in the phrase do porridge )

Other Words From

• porridge·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of porridge¹

1525–35; variant of earlier poddidge, akin to pottage

Word History and Origins

Origin of porridge¹

C16: variant (influenced by Middle English porray pottage) of pottage

Example Sentences

Cerelac - an instant porridge mix - is Nestle’s biggest seller here, offering not only convenience but aspiration as well, all for an affordable price, a key consideration with a rise in cost of living.

From BBC

An instant porridge has been withdrawn from sale in South Africa after three young children died reportedly after eating it.

From BBC

Ground baobab fruit, peanut butter, milk and leafy green vegetables are stirred into the porridge to add extra nutrients.

From BBC

Among her recommendations were rice, pasta and porridge.

From BBC

In India and Nepal, sweet rice porridge is served on this day to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• gruel
• oatmeal
• polenta