muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈmə-fən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds

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Collagen can also be added to baking mixes, such as muffin and bread recipes, and mixed into smoothies, yogurt, soups, and more. Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Oct. 2025 Her ideas for the bowl included ramen cups, protein bars, chips, pretzels, microwavable mac and cheese, snack pudding packs and mini muffins. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 Use chia flour and seeds when making baked goods, such as muffins or bread. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025 Then Lee tried the black sesame cruffin, aka croissant muffin. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muffin

Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muffin was in 1703

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“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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muffin

noun
muf·​fin ˈməf-ən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container

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