quiche

noun

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

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Elevate your brunch to a Parisian fantasy with classics like croque Monsieur and quiche or make the ultimate power move with the bar steak (plus eggs). Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 As for breakfast, there's a robust offering of everything, from a DIY mimosa bar to sweet and savory dishes like quiche, pizzettes, and even the viral flat croissant with chocolate and pistachio. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 Drape a sheet of it over a skillet chicken pot pie (a layer of egg wash brushed over the top crust will help remedy the gray undertone) or crimp it into a bottom crust for cheesy broccoli quiche. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025 From mini-quiches to pizza pockets, a good-quality muffin pan is a must-have for any home baker. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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