Synonyms for

Shortening

Verb / ˈʃɔ:rtʌnɪŋ / / ˈʃɔ:rtnɪŋ / Another word for shortening — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of fat used in cooking and baking, made from vegetable oils or animal fats

Synonyms & similar words

castrate abridge abbreviate expurgate contract shorten expand cut foreshorten reduce bowdlerize bowdlerise lengthen fat butter margarine oil lard grease substitute spread emulsifier trans-fat

Example sentences

  1. I used shortening instead of butter in my cookie recipe.
  2. My grandma always used animal shortening in her pie crusts.
  3. The recipe called for vegetable shortening, but I used coconut oil instead.
  4. The shortening made the cake extra moist and tender.
  5. I don't like the taste of shortening, so I used margarine instead.

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  • "I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." - Ron White
  • "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Charles M. Schulz
  • "Baking cookies is comforting, and cookies are the sweetest little bit of comfort food. They are very bite-sized and personal." - Sandra Lee

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