quiche

noun

: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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The cafe has a lineup of pastries made in-house along with quiches, salads, soups and sandwiches. Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Invite the gang over for pizza and beer or quiche and wine – your choice. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026 Here are the definitive recipes for timeless favorites like roast chicken, scalloped potatoes, Caesar salad, quiche, simple pan-seared salmon filets, fettuccine alfredo, plus some of Martha’s signature desserts like apple tarte tatin, New York cheesecake, and tangy lemon bars. Jennifer Anderson, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 Win Valentine's Day brunch or lunch with a warm quiche. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quiche

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiche was in 1933

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“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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