cake 1 of 2

noun

ˈkāk How to pronounce cake (audio)
Definition of cakenext
1
as in patty
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the rich, tender cakes of crabmeat had been lightly fried

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2
as in picnic
something easily done or dealt with today's assignment is cake compared to yesterday's

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cake

2 of 2

verb

as in to smear
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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Recent Examples of cake
Noun
Pour into the cake pan and bake for 20 minutes, until just cooked through and dry on top. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 On the finish, notes of warming oak with tannins to spare, devil’s food cake, root beer, demerara syrup, black cherry, vanilla, espresso grounds and clove. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
The kids aren’t going to remember that mom made the birthday cakes herself. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 What is the source of the myth of the effect of loud noises and cake baking? — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
  1. patty
  2. picnic
  3. smear
  4. breeze
  5. coat
  6. crust
  7. rime
  8. cover
Noun
  • Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of patty
Noun
  • At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Besides the attire, those who attend can bring their own picnic food, a small table, white chairs, a white tablecloth, and two white napkins.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Definition of picnic
Verb
  • The restaurant sources its birotes from Duran’s to make the open-face, bean and cheese-smeared breakfast sandwiches popular throughout Mexico.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • Covering the pan in aluminum foil also helps make cleanup a breeze.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • And the Fourth of July holiday week was kind of a breeze, with low wait times at most attractions at both parks.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of breeze
Verb
  • The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Toss together okra and cornmeal in a large bowl until okra is evenly coated.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of coat
Verb
  • There were dishes of baby food crusting over on the kitchenette counter.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • Such hospitality was reserved for a narrow category of humanity, resembling as closely as possible those local barons whose surnames crusted the stones of local cemeteries.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of crust
Verb
  • Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Definition of rime
Verb
  • They’re also covered in soft, breathable mesh that offers airflow during walks and workouts.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The corporate sponsor behind Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was forced to cover up its logo for the duration of the World Cup.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of cover

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