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

Mornings begin with a dip in the courtyard pool, before breakfast on the rooftop—a feast of Moroccan specialties including msemmen, muffins, and mint tea. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026

Maria baked up cheesecakes, breads and muffins, and her husband sold them. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026

Now she can be found baking fresh English muffins, croissants, pretzels, loaves of bread, cinnamon buns and more in the former Jemma Pizzeria space Tuesday to Sunday. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Charlotte has no shortage of talented bakers turning out croissants, muffins, cookies and cakes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 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