Definition of muffin
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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Recent Examples of muffin from the Web
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Over free Frappuccinos and chocolate muffins, dozens of people between the ages of 16 and 25 discuss the big issues like education, the economy, and housing.
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Bake muffins until a toothpick inserted in centers come out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
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During our conversation, Walsh has methodically deconstructed a blueberry muffin.
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Zookeepers in Pittsburgh are trying to figure out how a gorilla got loose and managed to make a pig of herself by wolfing down muffins, cherry pastries and soda pop at a concession area normally reserved for humans.
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Origin and Etymology of muffin
probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake
MUFFIN Defined for English Language Learners
muffin
playDefinition of muffin for English Language Learners
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: a small bread or cake that is usually eaten at breakfast
MUFFIN Defined for Kids
muffin
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: a bread made of batter containing eggs and baked in a small cup-shaped container
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