Pablum

usgb/ˈpeɪbləm/
noun

A soft or bland food, especially for infants, that lacks flavor or nutrition.

The baby was fed pablum because it was easy to swallow.
Visual representation of "pablum" - A soft or bland food, especially for infants, that lacks flavor or nutrition.

Often appears as...

  • pablum for infants
  • commercial pablum

Usage tips

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baby food, puree, mush

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Infant Nutrition

Pablum is designed for infants and is often their first solid food.

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Parents often choose pablum for its softness.
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Culinary Context

Pablum can denote bland or uninteresting meals, often criticized in gourmet circles.

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Avoid calling a fine restaurant's food pablum.
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Media Criticism

In discussing literature or film, pablum may describe works that cater to mass audiences without depth.

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Critics may label light romance novels as pablum.
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