quiche

noun

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

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Behind them, older families and preppy Capitol Hill couples who probably came for the Fête De La Musique aspect of the block party sat munching on crepes and quiche. Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Enjoy an English toasty or a Florentine house quiche for breakfast and return for lunch to savor Celtic specialties like Scotch eggs or an Irish rarebit. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Both savory options, a spinach and feta pastry and goat cheese and mushroom quiche, were vegetarian. Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026 Its 8-inch diameter is perfect for crepes, pancakes, tortillas, quiches, and even pasta dishes. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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