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

Her millionaire’s shortbread bars are layered with caramel and finished with a smooth, decadent chocolate topping. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 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

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