quiche

noun

ˈkēsh How to pronounce quiche (audio)
: an unsweetened custard pie usually having a savory filling (such as spinach, mushrooms, or ham)

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And in Berlin, various lunch options seem to include a plastic-looking quiche with holes or a penne pasta made from rubber. — David MacK, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Brunch serves up French toast, chilaquiles, eggs Benedict, omelettes, steak and eggs and quiches. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 Dishes with crusts like quiche, pot pie, and even homemade deep-dish pizza will feel special when served from this stoneware dish. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 In addition to omelets and frittatas, these vegetables can be incorporated into quiches, breakfast muffins, or a hash. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quiche

Word History

Etymology

French, from French dialect (Lorraine)

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quiche was in 1933

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