muffin

/'mʌfin/

Thân thiện

A baker places freshly baked muffins on a wire rack to cool.

Definition

Noun: A small, round, sweet cake that is typically baked in a cup-shaped mold. It is a type of quick bread, meaning it is leavened with baking powder or baking soda rather than yeast, and is often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

Usage

A "muffin" is a single, individual-serving baked good. It is commonly served warm, sometimes with butter, jam, or honey. It is distinct from a cupcake, as it is generally less sweet and often contains fruits, nuts, or bran.

Examples

• For breakfast, I had a blueberry muffin and a cup of coffee.
• She baked a batch of banana nut muffins for the school bake sale.
• This café is famous for its large, delicious bran muffins.

Advanced Usage

• "English muffin": This is a specific variant. It is a flat, round, yeast-leavened bread, usually sliced horizontally, toasted, and served with butter or eggs. It is different from the standard sweet "muffin."
  • Example: I prefer an English muffin with poached eggs for breakfast.

Variants and Related Words

• Muffin top (noun, informal):
  • The part of a muffin that expands over the top of the baking cup during cooking.

    • Example: The muffin top is the best part because it's slightly crispy.
  • (Slang) A roll of flesh that spills over the top of tight-fitting pants.

    • Example: These jeans are too tight and give me a muffin top.

Synonyms

• Quick bread: The general category of breads leavened with chemical agents, which includes muffins, biscuits, and scones.
• Bun: A broader term for small, rounded breads or rolls, which can sometimes be similar but are often yeast-based.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan

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