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Definition of rarebit

rarebit

/ˈrɛər.bɪt/
rare · bit
Plural:rarebits
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• noun

1

A savory dish consisting of a rich, seasoned melted cheese sauce—often blended with ale, beer, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce—served hot over slices of toasted bread; Welsh rarebit.

Example

"The pub menu featured a traditional cheddar rarebit made with dark stout and wholegrain mustard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 18th century as a folk-etymological alteration of 'rabbit' in the humorous dish name 'Welsh rabbit' (implying a mock substitute for actual rabbit meat), reanalyzed as 'rare' plus 'bit'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rarebit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rarebit
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