tartlet

noun

tart·​let ˈtärt-lət How to pronounce tartlet (audio)
: a small tart

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In a cozy strip mall storefront, this boutique bakery turns out treats like almond danishes and seasonal fruit tartlets alongside unique savory buns. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Small batches of chocolate chunk banana bread, Dubai chocolate sandwich cookies, honeycomb apple peach puff tartlets and dark chocolate soufflé will be released twice a week. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025 Single-serve strawberry pistachio tartlets and Fresh fruit tartlets with vanilla custard cost about $4.55. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 Begin with an aperitif and small bites in the impressive bar area, with the likes of a maitake mushroom and ricotta tartlet. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tartlet

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tartlet was in the 14th century

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“Tartlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tartlet. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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