cupcake

noun

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

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The bakery also makes cookies, brownies, cupcakes and other pastries, as well as custom orders for events. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Jam-packed with nutritious options, offerings include the Vegan Belgian Waffle, Almond Berry Toast, Avocado Toast, smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as vegan cupcakes and muffins to satisfy your sweet tooth. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 July 2025 While the cupcakes are baking, begin to make the frosting. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The chocolate cupcakes are topped with vanilla buttercream, natural dye sprinkles and a Pride flag. Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 20 June 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 11 Jul. 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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