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

Sweet or savory, muffins are a fast treat to make for breakfasts, brunches, or anytime snacks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age. — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

There’s a selection of fresh juices, pastries and muffins, alongside heartier classics like the full English, or smoked salmon sourdough crumpets. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Fold sliced or cubed strawberries into batter for pancakes, muffins, or banana bread. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 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