cate

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

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Noun
  • Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
  • These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.
    Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There are restaurant workers who, rather than yelling at Souleymane or brushing him aside, offer him a smile, a coffee, a piece of candy.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In Texas, the ban will cover soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts, while in Louisiana, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy will be banned.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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