rarebit

[ˈrɛr.bɪt]

rarebit Definition

a dish made with melted cheese and various other ingredients and served hot on bread or toast.

Using rarebit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rarebit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I ordered a Welsh rarebit for breakfast.

• Example

  The pub serves the best rarebit in town.

Phrases with rarebit

• Welsh rarebit

  a dish made with a cheese sauce served over toast, often with additional ingredients such as ale, mustard, or Worcestershire sauce

  Example

  I had a delicious Welsh rarebit for lunch.

• English rarebit

  a variation of Welsh rarebit that includes tomato, bacon, or ham

  Example

  The English rarebit at this restaurant is amazing.

• Irish rarebit

  a variation of Welsh rarebit that includes Irish stout and mustard

  Example

  I've never tried Irish rarebit before, but it sounds interesting.

Origins of rarebit

from Welsh 'rarebit' (originally 'rabbit'), a humorous alteration of 'Welsh rabbit', which is not a rabbit dish but a cheese sauce served over toast

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Summary: rarebit in Brief

'Rarebit' [ˈrɛr.bɪt] is a dish made with melted cheese and various other ingredients served hot on bread or toast. It originated from 'Welsh rabbit,' which is not a rabbit dish but a cheese sauce served over toast. Variations include 'Welsh rarebit,' 'English rarebit,' and 'Irish rarebit,' each with unique ingredients. 'Rarebit' is a casual term for a cheesy toast dish.