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UK//ˈmʌfɪn//US//ˈmʌfɪn//

Meaning of Muffin

A small, often sweet baked good that is typically round and served for breakfast.

In simple words: A small, round cake that is often eaten at breakfast.

Muffin in a sentence

  • I love having a blueberry muffin with my coffee in the morning.
  • The bakery sells a variety of muffins, including chocolate and banana.
  • She decided to bake some pumpkin muffins for the fall festival.
  • He enjoys making savory muffins with cheese and herbs.
  • At the brunch, they served mini muffins as part of the buffet.

How to use Muffin

Used commonly in casual contexts, muffins can be sweet or savory and are often found in cafes and bakeries. Avoid using in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'muffin man' who bakes round, tasty cakes.

Related words

Collocations with Muffin

  • blueberry muffin
  • chocolate muffin
  • banana muffin
  • savory muffin

Synonyms for Muffin

Common mistakes with Muffin

  • Confused with 'muffin top' which refers to excess fat around the waist.
  • Using 'muffin' to refer to other types of baked goods incorrectly.
  • Assuming all muffins are sweet; some can be savory.

Compare Muffin with Cake, Pastry, Bread

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Frequently asked questions about Muffin

What does Muffin mean?

A small, round cake that is often eaten at breakfast.

What is the definition of Muffin?

A small, often sweet baked good that is typically round and served for breakfast.

How do you use Muffin in a sentence?

I love having a blueberry muffin with my coffee in the morning.

Can you give another example of Muffin?

The bakery sells a variety of muffins, including chocolate and banana.

What are synonyms for Muffin?

Common alternatives include cake, pastry, bread, scone.

What words go with Muffin?

It commonly pairs with blueberry muffin, chocolate muffin, banana muffin, savory muffin.

What are common mistakes when using Muffin?

Confused with 'muffin top' which refers to excess fat around the waist. Using 'muffin' to refer to other types of baked goods incorrectly. Assuming all muffins are sweet; some can be savory.

How do you pronounce Muffin?

US: //ˈmʌfɪn//, UK: //ˈmʌfɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Muffin?

Used commonly in casual contexts, muffins can be sweet or savory and are often found in cafes and bakeries. Avoid using in formal writing.