Definitions

1. noun

A type of pastry, especially one made of a mixture of batter and fat, often filled with meat, vegetables, or sweets, and cooked in a pan until it puffs up.

“She made a delicious popover with the leftover roast chicken for dinner.”

2. verb

To cook something, especially a popover, in a pan or oven until it puffs up.

“The chef will have to popover the bread for the appetizer.”

3. verb

To rise or expand, often suddenly, like a popover in a pan.

“The balloon popped and then popover into the air.”