muffin
/'mʌfin/
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.
Noun
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a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
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