cate

archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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Noun
  • This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Two years ago the treat scored a lot of free publicity when photos of megastar Swift and fellow entertainer Selena Gomez licking a Bomb Pop at Swift’s annual Fourth of July bash went viral.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Soon, minibars became a global standard, complete with sodas, candy and consistent brand-name selections.
    Darren Geeter, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • There was an array of various recipes, ranging from homemade ice cream to salads, cookies, candy, fudge and main entrees.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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