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

There was a table of instant coffee in Styrofoam cups, individual creamers, and boxes of Entenmann’s mini muffins, but neither woman took a plate. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

While her Gilmore Girls character likely would’ve invited a neighbor over for coffee, Graham’s favorite meal to share is banana coffee cake muffins. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Eat it on a bagel or English muffin or spread it on a slice of cinnamon raisin toast. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Top the English muffin with an egg for protein or avocado for fiber and unsaturated fat. — Elizabeth Gall, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 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