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shortening

[ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ]

shortening Definition

  • 1a fat such as butter or lard used in cooking or baking to make pastry, bread, and other food crisp and flaky
  • 2the process of making something shorter

Using shortening: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shortening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The recipe calls for two cups of shortening.

  • Example

    I prefer using butter instead of shortening in my pie crusts.

  • Example

    The shortening of the novel made it more accessible to younger readers.

  • Example

    The shortening of the skirt was done by a professional tailor.

shortening Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shortening

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Summary: shortening in Brief

The term 'shortening' [ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ] has two main meanings. The first refers to a type of fat, like butter or lard, used in cooking and baking to make food crispy. The second meaning is the act of making something shorter. Examples include 'The recipe calls for two cups of shortening' and 'The shortening of the novel made it more accessible to younger readers.'