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Definition of
shortbread noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
shortbread
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈʃɔrtbrɛd
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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a rich, crisp cookie made with flour, sugar, and a lot of butter
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shortbread
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