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

Thanks in part to that retirement party, Sacramento library patrons can check out hundreds of different pans, muffin tins and cookie cutters from the Shari Nichelini Cake Pan Library. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin bread and spiced muffins all start with the same question. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

The nutty pecan and cinnamon-sugar topping adds an extra crunch and sweetness, making these muffins ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026

Latte Life partnered with Scratch KC to provide baked goods like homemade Pop-Tarts, muffins and croissants. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 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