cupcake

noun

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

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These cupcakes are a more approachable way to serve up the flavors of the classic layer cake with a little less fuss. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Remember when her cupcake hack went viral? Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 In March 2022, the actress appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and casually demonstrated her special technique for eating cupcakes — a moment that exploded across social media and became the stuff of TikTok legend. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026 Plenty of treats, including mini cupcakes and candies, were also served. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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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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