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

Adding buds of lavender to buttery shortbread cookies give them a springtime flavor boost. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

For something richer, try shortbread or butter cookies. — Martha Stewart, 11 May 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

Bake shortbread until golden brown on top, 33–40 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 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