rarebit

noun

rare·​bit ˈrer-bət 

: welsh rabbit

Examples of rarebit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Obviously, the chargrilled lobster is mouthwateringly good but ask the chef to fix you an off-menu crab rarebit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026

The Tea Room closed in 2005 and survived a devastating 2014 fire before returning as an events space, but its rarebit legend still fuels menus across the metro. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

(Welsh) rarebit

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rarebit

• Welsh rarebit

Kids Definition

rarebit

noun

rare·​bit ˈra(ə)r-bət 

ˈre(ə)r-

: welsh rabbit