waffle iron

noun

: a cooking utensil having two hinged metal parts that shut upon each other and impress surface projections on waffles that are being cooked

Examples of waffle iron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Chefs take the homemade batter and make waffles in the waffle iron and douse them with cannoli cream. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 Follow all manufacturer instructions for using, caring for, and cleaning your waffle iron. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Before Getting Started Before cleaning your waffle iron for the first time, consult the user manual for care instructions. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Press the mixture into a waffle iron and cook until toasted and crispy. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for waffle iron

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waffle iron was in 1788

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Waffle iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waffle%20iron. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

waffle iron

noun
: a cooking utensil with two hinged metal parts that shut upon each other to make a grid-shaped pattern on a waffle being cooked

More from Merriam-Webster on waffle iron

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!