Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually round or oval, cake, typically made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs, and often baked in a tin or on a griddle.

“She bought a warm muffin from the bakery to go with her coffee.”

2. noun

a type of pastry, especially a small bread or cake

“The pastry chef created a variety of sweet and savory muffins for the buffet.”

3. verb

to pat or press something, especially a mixture of ingredients, into a shape or form

“She muffin-topped the batter with a crumbly mixture of oats and sugar.”