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muffin

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Noun — A small, cake-like baked good, often eaten for breakfast, that can be sweet (blueberry, chocolate chip) or savoury (bran, corn).

How to use muffin

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

blueberry muffin toasted muffin muffin tin

Etymology

Probably from a Low German word for a small pastry, moofin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “muffin” mean?

The word “muffin” means a small, cake-like baked good, often eaten for breakfast, that can be sweet (blueberry, chocolate chip) or savoury (bran, corn). In plain terms, a small baked bread-like snack — either the American cupcake-style version or the British flat, toasted bread roll.

How do you pronounce “muffin”?

“Muffin” is pronounced MUHF-ihn (/ˈmʌf.ɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “muffin” in a sentence?

Here is “muffin” used in a sentence: “She grabbed a blueberry muffin on her way out.”

What part of speech is “muffin”?

“Muffin” is a noun.

Where does the word “muffin” come from?

The word “muffin” comes from German. Probably from a Low German word for a small pastry, moofin.

Is “muffin” a common word?

“Muffin” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “muffin” have?

“Muffin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, cake-like baked good, often eaten for breakfast, that can be sweet (blueberry, chocolate chip) or savoury (bran, corn).

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