monkey bread
Americannoun
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the gourdlike fruit of the baobab, eaten by monkeys.
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the tree itself.
noun
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the gourdlike fruit of the baobab tree
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another name for baobab
Etymology
Origin of monkey bread
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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The technical: savory monkey bread — buttery dough balls baked together in a Bundt, meant to be pulled apart and shared.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025
Although King was one day late, Winfrey made sure to go all out for their Christmas reunion, revealing that she had a chef create the CBS host's favorite dessert, monkey bread.
From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021
Warmed by heat lamps, they drank champagne and feasted on brisket, monkey bread and pão de queijo.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2021
Rachael Ray Emma Bunton; Nikki and Brie Bella; cast-iron skillet pizza; monkey bread; cupcakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2018
The monkey bread tree is characteristic of the country.
From The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa by Badlam, Anna B.
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