rarebit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rarebit
First recorded in 1845–50
Example Sentences
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She took over a disused Victorian school building, renovated it and made Welsh rarebit the star of the show.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
The music blaring from the sound system is exclusively from Wales - ranging from Shirley Bassey to the Manic Street Preachers - while Welsh rarebit is on offer at food trucks.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2023
Welsh rarebit is reimagined as a “vase” of grilled spelt bread capped with mustardy beer cheese.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2023
Welsh rarebit — toast with cheese sauce — gets the glam treatment, too.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
I'm mighty glad we didn't accept Mabel Binks's bid to a Welsh rarebit in her room.
From At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins by Nell Speed
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