cookie

noun

ˈku̇-kē How to pronounce cookie (audio)
variants or cooky
Definition of cookienext
1
as in biscuit
a sweet baked food that is usually small, flat, and round She packed a few cookies in her lunch bag for an afternoon snack.

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2
as in person
a member of the human race The new CEO is said to be one sharp cookie.

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3
as in goddess
an attractive woman The old timer would cast a playful wink at any of the female nurses, or cookies as he called them, that caught his eye.

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Recent Examples of cookie Stack them in your cookie jar or slice them up for a holiday cookie tray. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 Windjammer Landing in Saint Lucia offers nightly surprises including warm milk and cookies, a teddy bear, and a bedtime story. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Even coffee shops — and the island seems to have nearly as many of them as deer — have gotten into the mix with dairy-free iterations of cookies and pastries. — Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026 Some are buying less meat and skipping nonessentials like cookies. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cookie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookie
  1. biscuit
  2. person
  3. goddess
  4. dessert
  5. guy
  6. queen
  7. candy
  8. man
Noun
  • The biscuits were made available July 21 and will be around for a limited time, the company told USA TODAY.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Season biscuits, pork dishes, and poultry stuffings with the gray-green leaves of sage (Salvia officinalis).
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
Definition of biscuit
Noun
  • In March, Nebraska’s Morrill Fire tore through 642,000 acres to become the largest in state history, killing one person and razing vast stretches of cattle country.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudis, according to the person briefed on the substance of the call but not authorized to comment publicly, are concerned that Tehran could respond with attacks on the energy infrastructure of the kingdom and other Gulf countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • From Madame Grès and Gianni Versace to today’s couture runways, designers have long looked to Grecian legacy — including draping, sculptural silhouettes, metallic finishes and goddess glamour — as the ultimate inspiration.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Circe trades seduction for something darker When Odysseus’ men encounter Circe in Homer’s poem, the goddess drugs them and turns them into pigs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of goddess
Noun
  • In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Despite their universal appeal, desserts are facing a crisis in many restaurants.
    — Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of dessert
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  • But since quarterback is easily the most important position on the field, NFL teams routinely sign those guys to contract extensions well before their fifth-year option runs out.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Paul Hornung, Jim Taylor, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke and all those guys.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • The stay itself is deeply luxurious—no bedroom offers anything smaller than a queen bed.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • For a nickel, Minnesotans could get a candy bar packed with peanuts that would both satiate a sweet tooth and fill an empty stomach.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The trend is expanding across candy, chips, sauces and drinks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Chamberlain allegedly pointed a handgun at the third man prior to Marshall’s arrival.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The three women were caught in the crossfire, while the three men allegedly participated in the gunfire.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of man

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