ladyfinger

[ ley-dee-fing-ger ]

noun

1. a small, finger-shaped sponge cake.

ladyfinger

/ ˈleɪdɪˌfɪŋɡə /

noun

1. a small finger-shaped sponge cake

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladyfinger¹

First recorded in 1660–70; lady + finger

Example Sentences

At its core, the Charlotte is a dessert made in a mold by the same name, using a sponge base, often with softened ladyfingers, as in a tiramisu.

From Salon

After scouring the shelves of every bodega and grocery store in a five-mile radius with no speculoos success, I could have gone back in the direction of tradition and made my tiramisu with ladyfingers.

From Salon

Tiramisu is a deliciously simple Italian dessert made from coffee-infused ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone and/or cream, but it could also be the internal codename for the next version of Android.

From The Verge

Finish with a cushion of ladyfingers, then freeze.

From New York Times

First, how to replicate the slightly crispy, yet soft, ladyfinger?

From Seattle Times