zwieback

[ zwahy-bak, -bahk, zwee-, swahy-, swee-; German tsvee-bahk ]

noun

1. a special egg bread made into rusks.

zwieback

/ ˈtsviːbak; ˈzwiː-; ˈzwaɪˌbæk /

noun

1. a small type of rusk, which has been baked first as a loaf, then sliced and toasted, usually bought ready-made

Word History and Origins

Origin of zwieback¹

1890–95, Americanism; < German: twice-baked, equivalent to zwie twice + backen to bake. See twi-, bake; biscuit

Word History and Origins

Origin of zwieback¹

German: twice-baked

Example Sentences

At 2 p.m., the diners — a flock of white parrots known as Goffin’s cockatoos — receive an assortment of dried fruit, seeds, cornflakes, bird pellets and a dry, twice-baked toast known as rusk or zwieback.

From New York Times

“Perhaps you will allow me to offer you some of our zwieback,” put in Miss Campbell, stretching forth her hand for the box.

From Project Gutenberg

At end of 11th month add 1-2 pieces of stale bread, toast or zwieback.

From Project Gutenberg

He was soaking zwieback in coffee and applying it to his face in such a manner that the greater part of it filled his mouth and rendered conversation impossible.

From Project Gutenberg

Glass of milk, warm or cold; zwieback and custard or stewed fruit.

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