muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈmə-fən 

: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds

Examples of muffin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stop inside to sample the day’s selection from slices of layer cakes and pies to donuts, muffins, scones, and more. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

Black cherry preserves and blueberry muffins beckon to the drinker, balanced by lots of acidity and earthy notes of slate and granite with sage leaf and a firm structure to give it lift and precision. —Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Earlier this year, Costco introduced lemon raspberry and butter pecan muffins, which are sold in eight-count packages and are smaller than other muffins. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024

Many people enjoy both as a spread or topping on toast, muffins, baked potatoes, and crackers. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing muffin

• English muffin
• muffin top
• stud muffin

Kids Definition

muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈməf-ən 

: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container