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

Dennis did manage to recall enjoying chef LaQueanya Henry of Sugar Coated Cupcakes’s fig honey-vanilla cheesecake, layered with almond shortbread crumble, Black Mission fig compote, honey mascarpone and pistachio praline crunch. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Spread the jam evenly over the warm shortbread crust, then sprinkle crumbles of the reserved shortbread mixture over the top, completely covering the jam. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The buttery base is a simple shortbread enhanced with peanut butter. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 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

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