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popover

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A light hollow muffin, resembling an individual Yorkshire pudding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A pop-up element that is rendered over the current web page rather than opening a new tab or window.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A kind of versatile wraparound dress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: muffin, gem

History

Etymology

pop + over

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: popover — light hollow muffin