quiche

noun

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

Examples of quiche in a Sentence

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Instead of a flaky pastry crust, top the quiche-like BEC base with buttery two-bite crescent rolls. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025 Or, for something on the go, the waterfront Waypoint Cafe is a coffee hub with pastries, quiche, sandwiches, and salads that make great trail snacks. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 Student Matthew Glover, who prepared a spinach and mushroom quiche for his exam, said the pressure didn't shake him. Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025 There’s even a savory section, with cheesy sun buns and a mushroom and truffle quiche that explores the full umami spectrum. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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