shortbread

noun

Definition of shortbreadnext
as in hermit

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Recent Examples of shortbread Bruichladdich says the whisky opens with notes of honeyed oats, buttery shortbread, hazelnuts, and nutmeg, then moves into orange zest, pear, honeysuckle, crème brûlée richness, and a subtle salty coastal note on the palate. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 For something richer, try shortbread or butter cookies. — Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 Bake shortbread until golden brown on top, 33–40 minutes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Classic shortbread gets a bright spring flavor boost from lemon. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortbread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortbread
  1. hermit
  2. cookie
  3. macaroon
  4. gingersnap
  5. shortcake
  6. brownie
  7. snickerdoodle
  8. tuile
Noun
  • The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Definition of hermit
Noun
  • Freeport Bakery owners, Walter and Marlene Goetzeler, opened Freeport Bakery in 1987, selling wedding cakes as well as an assortment of pastries, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and fruit tarts.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the sheet pans to the center racks of the oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown and soft in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookie
Noun
  • Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of macaroon
Noun
  • Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.
    — Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Definition of gingersnap
Noun
  • The photo looked exactly like the strawberry shortcake my grandmother used to make.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • Artyom Levshunov can’t believe the size of the strawberry shortcake in front of him.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of shortcake
Noun
  • The lineup of cake, cookie and brownie mixes, plus frosting and frozen desserts, includes items inspired by Parton family recipes.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle warm brownies liberally with graham cracker pieces, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows for a s’mores version.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of brownie
Noun
  • Jump to Nutrition Facts Cream of tartar gives the cookies their signature snickerdoodle tang, while coconut oil mimics the flavor and texture of vegetable shortening, another traditional ingredient in snickerdoodles.
    — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • These cookies have many of the same recipe components as snickerdoodles, including margarine and extra leavening.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026
Definition of snickerdoodle
Noun
  • The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of tuile

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“Shortbread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortbread. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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