SHORTENING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Shortening.
Shortening - as a noun
Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
Act of decreasing in length
Example: "The dress needs shortening"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminution13reduction12step-downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shortening - as a verb
To make shorter; to abbreviate.
To become shorter.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).
To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
Example: "To shorten an allowance of food"
To take in the slack of (a rope).
To reduce (sail) by taking it in.
Example Sentences
"I need to buy some shortening for the cake recipe."
"The shortening makes the dough easier to work with."
"She uses vegetable shortening instead of butter in her pie crusts."
"The recipe calls for a cup of shortening."
"I prefer using shortening for frying because it has a high smoke point."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SHORTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SHORTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
