muffin
noun
muf·fin
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Definition of muffin
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
Examples of muffin in a Sentence
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Cupcakes and muffins might be done in as little as half the time as their larger counterparts. — Becky Krystal, Twin Cities, "How to swap baking pan sizes without ruining your recipe," 7 July 2019 Cupcakes and muffins might be done in as little as half the time as their larger counterparts. — Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, "How to swap baking pan sizes without ruining your recipe," 3 July 2019 Two newish ice cream parlors offer them: Craft Creamery in West Chester sets them up like beer flights, and Fort Thomas Ice Cream serves them in little muffin dishes. — Noelle Zielinski, Cincinnati.com, "10 ice creams you've gotta try in Cincinnati this summer," 1 July 2019 Fold into pancake and muffin batters, simmer into a sauce to spoon over yogurt, ice cream and pound cake. — Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, "How to Freeze Peaches in Three Easy Steps," 25 June 2019 After all, a buttery muffin or rich dessert feels less indulgent if everyone is having one. — Diane Stopyra, Marie Claire, "Let Them Eat Cake (And Whatever Else They Want)," 24 May 2019 Spam recommends topping waffles with it, adding it to a fall vegetable hash or baking it into a cornbread muffin. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Pumpkin spice Spam. Yes, it’s for real.," 15 Aug. 2019 Spam recommends topping waffles with it, adding it to a fall vegetable hash or baking it into a cornbread muffin. — Scottie Andrew, CNN, "Pumpkin Spice Spam is coming, and you know what? It sounds pretty good," 15 Aug. 2019 Vegan muffins, which rarely appeal to non-vegans, are just as delicious and heartfelt as the towering croissant loaf. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "Rockaway Beach Bakery Is the Real Reason I Go to the Beach," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'muffin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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muffin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of muffin
: a small bread or cake that is usually eaten at breakfast
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muffin
noun
muf·fin
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Kids Definition of muffin
: a bread made of batter containing eggs and baked in a small cup-shaped container
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