muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈmə-fən 

: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds

Examples of muffin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sour Cream-Cranberry Muffins Brown sugar, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and the topping for these muffins. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026

While breakfast isn’t served at the restaurant, all hotel guests are greeted each morning with fresh muffins and bagels delivered to their rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

These bubbles allow cakes, quick breads, muffins, biscuits, and cookies to rise and take on a light texture. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing muffin

• English muffin
• muffin top
• stud muffin

Rhymes for muffin

• toughen

Kids Definition

muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈməf-ən 

: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container