1. a sweet dessert made from milk, eggs, and sugar, cooked until thick
2. a thick sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar, served with desserts

Examples

• She made vanilla custard for dessert.
• The trifle was layered with custard and fruit.
• Pour the warm custard over the bread pudding.
• The custard tart was perfectly smooth and creamy.
• He stirred the custard constantly to prevent lumps.
• The recipe calls for custard powder and milk.