cate

Definition of catenext
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
  • Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
  • For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • It's commonly used in candy recipes and frostings.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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