cupcake

noun

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

Examples of cupcake in a Sentence

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Cakes, pastries, and cupcakes—the latter are more modern tea foods—should be small and mess-free. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025 Opt for these cute cupcakes topped with pineapple wedges instead. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 The event includes crafts, jumpers, a cupcake hop and food. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 Weaknesses: South Carolina hasn’t played cupcakes this season. Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 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 20 May. 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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