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

Her daughter-in-law, Kimber Renz, salvaged a muffin tin from the rubble. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

These healthy muffins are quick to make and easy to customize. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Place, cut side up, in prepared muffin cups and cover loosely with plastic wrap. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

There were beans from Maiden Coffee Roasters based in nearby Neptune City, pastries from Balthazar Bakery, and muffins supplied by The Downstairs Kitchen, a nonprofit bakery and catering service. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 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