1. a light, sweet mixture made from beaten egg whites and sugar, often baked until crisp
2. a dessert or topping made from this mixture

Examples

• She whipped the egg whites into a fluffy meringue.
• The lemon pie was topped with golden meringue.
• He carefully folded sugar into the meringue mixture.
• The bakery sells individual meringue cookies.
• The chef torched the meringue to give it a caramelized finish.
• Meringue requires precise timing and temperature control.