galette

noun

ga·​lette gə-ˈlet 

1

: a flat round cake of pastry often topped with fruit

2

: a food prepared and served in the shape of a flat round cake

a galette of potatoes

Synonyms of galette

• cake
• patty

Examples of galette in a Sentence

a golden-brown galette of lightly buttered and sautéed potato slices

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps unsurprisingly for a French-speaking city, crepes are another great option, and Montreal boasts an amazing spot for 100% buckwheat Breton-style galettes. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Cut this festive galette into little squares for a hearty appetizer, or serve sizeable wedges as a vegetarian main or standout side. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Morales makes the desserts, including a seasonal galette from a crust that originated at Late for the Train, and sorbets and ice creams that are house-made with organic ingredients. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026

Transfer the sheet to a rack and let the galette cool completely. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Old French galete, diminutive of Norman dialect gale "kind of flat cake," feminine derivative of Picard & Norman gal "pebble," probably going back to pre-Latin *gallo-

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for galette

• alate
• ballot
• fallot
• mallet
• palate
• palette
• pallet
• shallot