Definitions

1. noun

A starch extracted from the root of the cassava plant, often used as a thickening agent or to make pearls for desserts.

“The tapioca pudding at the restaurant was delicious, with large, chewy pearls.”

2. noun

A type of small, round pearl used in desserts such as puddings and milkshakes.

“The tapioca pearls in the bubble tea were too big and didn’t fit in the straw.”

3. verb

To treat or process cassava root to extract the starch.

“The factory tapiocas the cassava root to make tapioca flour for baking.”