muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈmə-fən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds

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Always a rotisserie chicken, muffins, fruit, snacks for school, and fresh veggies. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 In the episode, Prince Harry and Ragland celebrated the launch of Markle's As Ever brand with a feast of burrata salad, crêpes, English muffins, roasted carrots, and cookies. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025 The Duke of Sussex and Ragland, along with some of Meghan's friends, enjoyed a large spread — including a burrata salad, English muffins, roasted carrots, crêpes and cookies — prepared by Meghan to celebrate her new business, As Ever. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025 Smith’s breakthrough came with a muffin mix that debuted on Amazon, selling out within an hour after an influencer’s endorsement. Douglas Yu, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muffin

Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muffin was in 1703

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“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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muffin

noun
muf·​fin ˈməf-ən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container

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