porridge
Example Sentences
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They sit in similar registers — closer to porridge than broth, a texture that my brain immediately interprets as nourishing.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
But if electricity is only available sporadically, she says, "the food doesn't keep very well. There were cases when food was cooked in the morning and by dinner the porridge had become completely solid."
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
Plain oats and most porridge, muesli and granola will not be banned under the crackdown, but some versions with added sugar, chocolate or syrup could be affected.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
When life feels pared down, this humble porridge feels like an invitation to make the most of less—to stir, to season, to play.
From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025
She burst into loud weeping and left the room, wiping the porridge off with her apron.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
Vocabulary lists containing porridge
"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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