shortbread

noun

short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred How to pronounce shortbread (audio)
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening

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These small snowy spheres of buttery vanilla shortbread have pieces of pecan throughout to give them an extra bit of crunch. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 This is another great way to use up shortbread cookies, but this snickerdoodle cheesecake recipe also makes an intriguing case for swapping in leftover snickerdoodles instead. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024 Liz and her tumbled rocks for her favorite people are a version of Ted and his shortbread cookies for AFC Richmond owner Rebecca. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 Consider packing a piece of coal, shortbread, or some whisky (a perennial favorite). Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortbread 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shortbread was in 1801

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“Shortbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortbread. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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shortbread

noun
short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred How to pronounce shortbread (audio)
: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening
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