English muffin

American  

noun

1. a rather flat muffin made from yeast dough, typically baked on a griddle, and then split and toasted before being eaten.

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Etymology

Origin of English muffin

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Ordered for-here — a modicum of seating is available — the breakfast sandwich, on a butter-toasted English muffin, got delivered nearly burning hot on red-and-white-checked paper in a plastic basket.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

In the department of not fixing what’s not broken, it all comes on a Franz English muffin.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

This brunch favorite features mashed avocado and a poached egg atop a crunchy English muffin and, of course, the whole thing is topped with homemade hollandaise.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022

Her lineup changes weekly with one exception: the EMK, or English muffin kit, is a constant.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021

Ma would order the eggs and English muffin, Spoony always got the French toast, and me and Dad both got pancakes.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds