variants
or less commonly flakey
flakier; flakiest
Examples of flaky in a Sentence
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
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The cod is flaky and succulent, falling apart at the lightest touch.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The combination creates a creamy, silky macaroni baked in a flaky piecrust.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Two of the most popular dishes are msemen — flaky, pan-fried flatbreads — and harira, a hearty tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The combination creates a creamy, silky macaroni baked in a flaky piecrust.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flaky
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“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flaky. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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