puree
1 synonym for puree, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Food that has been mashed or blended into a smooth, thick paste or liquid.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Food that has been mashed or blended into a smooth, thick paste or liquid.
“The baby food was just apple puree.”
2. verb
To blend or mash food into a smooth paste.
“Puree the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce.”
How to use puree
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tomato puree
puree the soup
a smooth puree
Etymology
Borrowed from French purée, from the verb purer ("to strain, purify"), ultimately related to pure.
Full origin of puree →Frequently asked questions
What does “puree” mean?
The word “puree” means food that has been mashed or blended into a smooth, thick paste or liquid. In plain terms, to blend food smooth, or the smooth mixture that results.
How do you pronounce “puree”?
“Puree” is pronounced PYOOR-ray (/ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “puree” in a sentence?
Here is “puree” used in a sentence: “The baby food was just apple puree.”
What part of speech is “puree”?
Depending on how it is used, “puree” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “puree” come from?
The word “puree” comes from French. Borrowed from French purée, from the verb purer ("to strain, purify"), ultimately related to pure.
How many meanings does “puree” have?
“Puree” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: food that has been mashed or blended into a smooth, thick paste or liquid.
