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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Try oatmeal: Cold in overnight oats Hot in baked oatmeal Added to muffins and other baked goods Blended and used as breadcrumbs and protein bites Oatmeal is warm and comforting when prepared with cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice. Karina Tolentino, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 When searched for weapons, the only thing officers found in Neely's pockets was a muffin. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024 It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and more. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Hotel Yellowstone serves up an entire spread for you, including muffins and cookies galore. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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