royale

n. A small piece of cooked egg custard used to decorate and add texture to clear soups.

n. An egg-based custard, often seasoned with herbs or nutmeg, poached until firm and then diced or shaped to serve as a garnish in clear consommés.

“The chef added a few cubes of royale to the beef broth to make it look more elegant.”

“Traditional French service often requires a perfectly set royale to provide a delicate mouthfeel within a clarified bouillon.”

Technical · Formal

n. A style of drink or cocktail that is made more luxurious by adding champagne instead of still wine or soda.

n. A culinary or mixological designation for a preparation elevated by the addition of champagne, most notably seen in the Kir Royale cocktail.

“She ordered a Kir royale to celebrate her promotion at the restaurant.”

“The bartender suggested a peach royale, substituting the standard prosecco with a vintage champagne for a more refined profile.”

Formal

n. A fight or game where many people compete at the same time until only one person is left standing.

n. A competitive format, frequently applied to professional wrestling or multiplayer video games, involving a large-scale elimination match resulting in a single victor.

“The new video game features a massive royale mode where a hundred players fight on one island.”

“The political primary turned into a virtual battle royale as the candidates scrambled for the final remaining delegates.”

Informal