quiche

noun

: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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French favorites include quiches, French onion soup, Niçoise salad, crepes and beef Bourgignon, plus beer and wines. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 Fast and fancy, quiche is never a bad idea. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 Cucumber Tea Sandwiches and mini quiche bites are easy to grab individually and provide substance to the picnic. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 During their historic lunar fly-by in April, the Artemis II crew dined on beef brisket, mac and cheese, quiche, and a lot of tortillas. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for quiche

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiche was in 1933

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“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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