shortbread

noun

short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 

: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening

Examples of shortbread in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The inaugural effort was vanilla ice cream swirled with pistachio cream and bits of Meyer lemon shortbread, but the current iteration infuses hochija tea into the ice cream base with a crunchy black sesame swirl. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Lidl has recalled some of its shortbread cookies due to potential allergens not listed on the product’s packaging, which could cause allergic reactions in customers. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 July 2026

This rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Honoring German influence on Texas food culture, this pie-like pastry begins with a shortbread crust and is loaded with cinnamon-and-sugar peaches. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shortbread

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead

Kids Definition

shortbread

noun

short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred 

: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening