baklava

noun

bak·​la·​va ˈbä-klə-ˌvä  ˌbä-klə-ˈvä 

: a dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey

Examples of baklava in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pastry chef deserves a special shout-out, too, not least for the doorstop wedge of baklava in Kafeneo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

So, their baklava includes Antep pistachios, renowned in that southeastern city, as is Antep pepper. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

The business is also a coffee roaster and serves desserts such as baklava and Turkish delights. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

With fun flavors like banoffee pie and baklava, Dulce Dough keeps regulars coming back. — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Turkish

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for baklava

• cassava
• balaclava
• cava
• fava
• flava
• guava
• jahveh
• lava