muffin

[ˈmʌfɪn]

muffin Definition

a small, round cake that is usually sweet and often eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

Using muffin: Examples

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

  • Example

    I had a blueberry muffin and coffee for breakfast.

  • Example

    She baked a batch of chocolate chip muffins for the party.

  • Example

    He grabbed a banana nut muffin from the bakery on his way to work.

muffin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for muffin

Phrases with muffin

  • a type of yeast-leavened bread that is usually split horizontally, toasted, and served as a breakfast item

    Example

    I like to have an English muffin with butter and jam for breakfast.

  • a muffin made with bran, often considered a healthier option than regular muffins

    Example

    She prefers to eat bran muffins instead of regular ones.

  • a muffin made with cornmeal, often served with chili or soup

    Example

    The restaurant serves delicious corn muffins with their homemade chili.

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Summary: muffin in Brief

A 'muffin' [ˈmʌfɪn] is a small, round cake that is usually sweet and often eaten for breakfast or as a snack. It can be made with various flavors and ingredients, such as blueberry, chocolate chip, or bran. 'Muffin' is often paired with other words to describe specific types, such as 'English muffin,' 'bran muffin,' or 'corn muffin.'

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