shortbread

noun

short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred How to pronounce shortbread (audio)
: a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening

Examples of shortbread in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shortbread was in 1801

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“Shortbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortbread. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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shortbread

noun
short·​bread ˈshȯrt-ˌbred How to pronounce shortbread (audio)
: a cookie made of flour, sugar, and lots of shortening
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