rarebit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rarebit
First recorded in 1845–50
Example Sentences
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In Wales, melted or roasted cheese became popular across all social classes, eventually evolving into Welsh rarebit.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
She added that many mistakenly think Welsh rarebit contains rabbit because the dish was originally called "Welsh rabbit" in 1725.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
On the road to its destination as a dip, Fain credits the influence of Swiss fondue and Welsh rarebit.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 6, 2023
Welsh rarebit — toast with cheese sauce — gets the glam treatment, too.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
Foo, the table-boy, brought her just then a plate of creamy rarebit.
From Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University by Field, Charles K. (Charles Kellogg)
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