cate

Definition of catenext
archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cate
Noun
  • The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The welcome is constant, an unceasing parade of treats and niceties that conspire to make a person feel not just greeted, but embraced.
    Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Five-and-dime stores sold a variety of inexpensive household goods from clothes to kitchenware, along with a selection of candy and toys for children.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster