Pronunciation: /keesh/

Definitions of quiche

noun a type of baked dish consisting of a pastry crust filled with a savory mixture of eggs, cream, cheese, and various other ingredients

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat quiche for breakfast.

A2 She baked a delicious quiche for the party.

B1 Quiche Lorraine is a classic French dish made with eggs, cream, and bacon.

B2 The chef's specialty is a spinach and feta quiche that always sells out.

C1 The quiche was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of seasoning.

C2 The culinary school taught advanced techniques for creating a flaky quiche crust.

Examples of quiche in a Sentence

formal The quiche served at the brunch was made with a flaky crust and creamy filling.

informal I love grabbing a slice of quiche from the bakery for a quick lunch.

slang Let's whip up a quiche for dinner tonight, it's so easy and delicious.

figurative Her personality is like a quiche - a perfect blend of different qualities that come together harmoniously.

Grammatical Forms of quiche

plural

quiches

comparative

more quiche

superlative

most quiche

present tense

quiche

future tense

will quiche

perfect tense

have quiched

continuous tense

is quiching

singular

quiche

positive degree

quiche

infinitive

to quiche

gerund

quiching

participle

quiched

Origin and Evolution of quiche

First Known Use: 1605 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'quiche' originated in France.
Evolution of the word: Originally derived from the German word 'kuchen' meaning cake, quiche has evolved to refer specifically to a savory custard-filled pastry dish.