shortening

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(short-en-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a fat used in baking to make food tender.

Example Sentence

We used shortening to make our bread dough.

More Example Sentences

Shortening helps make cookies soft and tasty.

Synonyms

margarine; lard; butter

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Rhymes

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