quiche

noun

: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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For lunch there are soups, salads, quiches and toasts, such as avocado toast or peanut butter and jam. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Covered balconies, kitchenettes, and weekend breakfasts of banana pancakes and quiches round out the Southern charm. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025 Darnel's Cakes in Northern Liberties increased its prices for egg sandwiches and quiches in February, owner Kyle Cuffie-Scott tells Axios. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiche

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quiche was in 1933

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“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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