quiche

noun

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

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This creamy, salty, cheesy quiche is topped with fresh, tender asparagus and baked in a hearty crust, perfect for brunch, supper or occasions like Mother’s Day. Randy Graham, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 Each menu features brunch standards like quiche, breakfast casseroles, bacon, hash browns and/or home fries, fruit and French toast, plus lunch and dinner options including meatloaf and roasted potatoes, plus a variety of desserts. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 14 Apr. 2025 Just-baked sourdough and multigrain loaves, croissants, scones and quiches can also be purchased, as well as a raft of pastries, cupcakes, brownies and more. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 Another bright spot is the $11.95 daily specials — like meatloaf on Mondays and quiche on Saturdays. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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