Muffin (noun)

1. A small, round, sweet or savory cake made with flour, eggs, and milk, typically baked in a small cup-shaped mold.
2. A cupcake-like sweet bread, often made with fruit and/or nuts, typically served as a breakfast item or a snack.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french moufflet, of germanic origin; related to german muff "mitten".

Examples:

1. She ate a blueberry muffin for breakfast.
2. He bought a dozen muffins for the office party.
3. The recipe for making banana muffins is easy.
4. The muffin was served warm with butter.
5. The muffin was a popular item at the bakery.