muffins
word · lemma: muffin
/ˈməfənz/
MUH-finz
/mˈʌfɪnz/
MUH-finz
Definition
Small, round cakes usually baked in individual portions, similar to cupcakes but often less sweet and can be savory or sweet.
Usage & Nuances
'Muffins' can be both sweet (like blueberry muffins) and savory (like cheese muffins). In the US, 'muffin' usually means this baked good; in the UK, 'muffin' can also mean an English muffin, a type of bread. Usually served for breakfast or as a snack, often not frosted like cupcakes.
Spanish: magdalenas - muffinsPortuguese (BR): muffins - bolinhosPortuguese (PT): muffins - quequesChinese (Simplified): 松饼Chinese (Traditional): 馬芬 - 瑪芬Hindi: मफिनArabic: مافيناتBengali: মাফিনRussian: маффиныJapanese: マフィンVietnamese: bánh muffinKorean: 머핀Turkish: muffin - küçük kekUrdu: مفنIndonesian: muffin
Example Sentences
She baked blueberry muffins for breakfast.
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I like chocolate chip muffins.
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Grab some muffins if you’re hungry—they’re still warm!
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They brought homemade muffins to the office on Friday.
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I can’t believe all the muffins are gone already!
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There are six fresh muffins on the tray.
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