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

Smoked salmon on an English muffin and topped with an egg and Hollandaise sauce is on the menu at Summerland Cafe, Anne Quatrano's latest breakfast and lunch restaurant. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Another menu item that’s making a comeback is Scratch KC baked goods, like their popular homemade Pop-Tarts, cookies and muffins. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

This versatile baking mix can be used to make pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, and more. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

The Farnborough International Airshow in the UK is one of the world's premier aerospace events, where major industry announcements and billion-dollar deals are as common as muffins. — David Szondy july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 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