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Examples of fruitcake in a Sentence
some fruitcake who insisted that he was an alien from another planet
the reclusive scientist has been called a loose cannon and a fruitcake by his detractors
Recent Examples of fruitcake from the Web
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Traditionally, when served in the Philippines, it is only offered on menus and at gatherings as a special recipe shared at Christmastime, much like the American equivalent of fruitcake.
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Think broccoli, fruitcake, anchovies and tuna noodle casserole.
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A Christmas Memory’ (Capote’s 1946 short story about fruitcake-making time at another aunt’s house in Monroeville).
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Over time, though, Mama has made her peace with the fruitcake recipe.
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The other problem was that Holy Cross Abbey’s 1,200 acres—where monks produce fruitcake and creamed honey and rent land to tenant farmers—were also hurting.
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Monks and nuns have farmed, made cheese, beer, wine, vinegar, sandals, and, more recently, jams and fruitcakes.
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First Known Use of fruitcake
1824
FRUITCAKE Defined for English Language Learners
fruitcake
playDefinition of fruitcake for English Language Learners
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: a very sweet cake that contains nuts, fruits, and spices
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: a foolish, strange, or crazy person
FRUITCAKE Defined for Kids
fruitcake
playDefinition of fruitcake for Students
: a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, and spices
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