noun

shortbread

Shortbread (noun) means a crumbly, buttery biscuit traditionally made with sugar, butter, and flour, popular in Britain. Example: “She baked a batch of shortbread for the holidays.”

noun

A crumbly, buttery biscuit traditionally made with sugar, butter, and flour, popular in Britain.

"She baked a batch of shortbread for the holidays."

"Scottish shortbread often comes in thick, finger-shaped pieces."

How to use shortbread

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crumbly butter biscuit, especially associated with Scotland.

Common pairings

a tin of shortbread shortbread biscuits Scottish shortbread

Word forms

shortbreads plural

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Etymology

From short (meaning "crumbly", as of pastry) + bread.

Synonyms

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shortbread cookie

Rhymes for shortbread

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shortbread” mean?

The word “shortbread” means a crumbly, buttery biscuit traditionally made with sugar, butter, and flour, popular in Britain. In plain terms, a crumbly butter biscuit, especially associated with Scotland.

How do you use “shortbread” in a sentence?

Here is “shortbread” used in a sentence: “She baked a batch of shortbread for the holidays.”

What part of speech is “shortbread”?

“Shortbread” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shortbread?

"shortbread" (noun) means a crumbly, buttery biscuit traditionally made with sugar, butter, and flour, popular in Britain.