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Definition of stollen

stollen

/ˈʃtoʊ.lən/
stol · len
Plural:stollens
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• noun

1

A rich German yeast bread baked with dried fruits, candied citrus peel, nuts, and spices, often containing a core of marzipan and coated with powdered sugar, traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.

Example

"Every December, the local bakery sells traditional German stollen dusted with a thick layer of powdered sugar."

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stole
stolid
stolidly
stollen
stomach
stomachache
stomatopod

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from German Stollen, literally meaning 'post' or 'prop,' from Old High German stollo, in reference to the tapered, loaf-like shape of the bread.

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