quiche

noun

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

Examples of quiche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Layered with cheese, meat and tomatoes, in that order, the pizza is as tall as a modest quiche and appropriately saucy. Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024 Their menu includes dozens of teas to choose from, including a proprietary blend, and homemade scones and quiches. Dorothy Elder, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for quiche 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'quiche.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near quiche

Cite this Entry

“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on quiche

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!