cupcake

noun

cup·​cake ˈkəp-ˌkāk How to pronounce cupcake (audio)
: a small cake baked in a cuplike mold

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Life of an ex-Broncos RB — D And yet Williams’ statistical stumble was cupcakes and rainbows compared to the week of his former teammate — and backfield mate — Audric Estime. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 The Jet Set Lounge will offer coffees, teas, zero-proof bubbly and small bites, including macarons and mini-cupcakes. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 Immediately place a piece of candy corn on top of each cupcake and press very lightly; let cool completely in pans on wire racks. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025 Inside, behind glass cases, are cannoli made from a family recipe, Cangialosi said, along with other baked goods, such as specialty cakes, cream puffs, cupcakes and macarons. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cupcake

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cupcake was in 1828

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“Cupcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupcake. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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cupcake

noun
cup·​cake ˈkəp-ˌkāk How to pronounce cupcake (audio)
: a small cake baked in a cup-shaped mold

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