ramekin
noun
ram·e·kin ˈra-mi-kən 
ˈram-kən
variants or less commonly ramequin
1
: a preparation of cheese especially with bread crumbs or eggs baked in a mold or shell
2
: an individual baking dish
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Their gentle cooking method yields the most tender whites and velvety yolks, conveniently cooked in a ramekin or other heat-proof container for easy customization. —
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 There are no squeeze bottles or ramekins to take salsa back to your table. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026 Place ramekins in a large pot and add water halfway up the sides. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Crack an egg into a small bowl or ramekin and then add the egg to the well in the sauce. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramekin
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 There are no squeeze bottles or ramekins to take salsa back to your table. —Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026 Place ramekins in a large pot and add water halfway up the sides. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 Crack an egg into a small bowl or ramekin and then add the egg to the well in the sauce. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ramekin
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“Ramekin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/ramekin. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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