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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Unlike quiches, frittatas are crustless, but this version doesn’t skimp on satisfying carbs, thanks to coils of spaghetti that become crisp and caramelized on the edges and soft and fluffy in the eggy center. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026 First-timers should order the baked chicken salad pie—if a quiche and chicken salad sandwich had a baby, this would be it. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 Anyone might have thought to make a fortune from quiche, or hot dogs, or human-resource management, or office supplies, or convenience stores, or gas stations. — John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Half-and-half also works well in quiche and other egg bakes, chowders, panades for meatballs or meatloaf, and custardy desserts like our Caramelized Banana Pudding and panna cotta. — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quiche

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

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“Quiche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiche. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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