wedding cake

noun

1
: a usually elaborately decorated and tiered cake made for the celebration of a wedding
2
: something (such as a large building) resembling a wedding cake especially in elaborate ornamentation

Examples of wedding cake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One couple got their wedding cake made here 50 years ago and recently returned for a replica in honor of their anniversary, using the same cake topper. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2024 The show pitted independent truck drivers against each other to see who could deliver challenging items like a six-tier wedding cake to a life-size animatronic T-Rex most efficiently. Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024 The show pitted independent truck drivers against each other to see who could deliver challenging items like a six-tier wedding cake or a life-size animatronic T-Rex most efficiently. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 19 July 2024 Traditional Italian wedding cake, Millefoglie with layers of pastry puff and pastry cream was served for dessert with help from the bride and groom and the chef! Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for wedding cake 

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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding cake was in 1648

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“Wedding cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20cake. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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