quiche

noun

ˈkēsh 

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

Examples of quiche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drain sliced tomatoes on a paper towel before adding them to the quiche. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026

Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche. — Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026

Enjoy an English toasty or a Florentine house quiche for breakfast and return for lunch to savor Celtic specialties like Scotch eggs or an Irish rarebit. — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Both savory options, a spinach and feta pastry and goat cheese and mushroom quiche, were vegetarian. — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing quiche

• quiche Lorraine

Rhymes for quiche

• leash
• pastiche
• unleash