Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rarebit
Noun
/ˈrɛərbɪt/
Definition
A hot dish consisting of melted cheese served over toast.
Examples
- “On a chilly evening, nothing warms the soul like a comforting serving of rarebit.”
- “The chef’s unique twist on traditional rarebit included a dash of spicy mustard, elevating the dish significantly.”
Meaning
Rarebit typically refers to a cheese sauce, often mixed with other ingredients, which is poured over toasted bread and then baked or broiled until bubbling.
Synonyms
- Cheese toast
- Welsh rarebit
- Cheese on toast
