shortbread

noun

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

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Next to the mighty waterfall, our elevated picnic consisted of a spread of meats, cheeses, shortbread cookies with dulce de leche, and Patagonian beers by Austral Cerveza, the southernmost brewery in the world. Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 All-purpose flour: Provides the base of the shortbread crust. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 The experience also includes plain and raisin scones, both of which are baked fresh daily, alongside strawberry shortbread and an Amarena Bourbon pastry. Rachel Dube, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Desserts are inspired by Tedesco’s childhood and include Italian-style soft serve gelati and pecan shortbread cookies. Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shortbread 

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 12 Dec. 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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