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Definition of welsh rarebit

welsh rarebit

Plural:Welsh rarebits
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1

British A traditional British dish consisting of a savory sauce made from melted cheese and various other ingredients—such as ale, mustard, paprika, or Worcestershire sauce—served hot over slices of toasted bread.

Example

"For a comforting winter supper, she prepared a hearty Welsh rarebit using sharp cheddar and a splash of dark stout."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often originally known as 'Welsh rabbit', the word 'rarebit' is a folk etymology created later to avoid the literal implication that the dish contains rabbit meat.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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