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

College students would drive—or bike—across the city to shop there before grabbing a snack—perhaps a nutritious multigrain muffin? — Roseann Cattani, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Options include pairing it with fruit, blending it into smoothies or stirring it into pancakes and muffins to boost their protein content. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

July 12 is sourdough breads and muffins from Plum Tree Bakery; July 19 is organic sourdough breads and rolls from Mathildes Pantry; and July 26 is oatmeal cream pies from Mile High Cream Pies. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Our homemade honey butter is the secret to making these muffins perfectly soft and sweet. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 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