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

In addition to omelets and frittatas, these vegetables can be incorporated into quiches, breakfast muffins, or a hash. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026

Glass cases are stocked with cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, and other sweet items, as well as savory pot pies and quiches. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

The breakfast buffet features Japanese items like vegetable curry, onsen eggs, natto and miso soup, along with fluffy taro pancakes topped with coconut or guava syrup, quiches and local fruits. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

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