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 And the team is already working on making the cookies more palatable, with an eye toward the cookies being ready to eat in just a few years. — ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 This Cuisinart hand mixer comes in handy for everything from weekend pancakes to holiday cookies. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The VICs are also invited to the Paris presentations, which are full-day experiences featuring canapés, cocktails and cookies inside major cultural institutions. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Step 4 Working in batches of 4 or 5 and using a #16 cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup, drop batter into skillet. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 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
  • Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t miss the pinolate biscuits in the 108-year-old Madonia Bakery, or Pace’s Italian Market, which has 100 varieties of Italian cheese.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of biscuit
Noun
  • Its movements and squeaks change in response to the person interacting with it, giving caregivers another way to reduce distress and encourage engagement.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Dramatic video showed the rescue of one such person as authorities from Nepal worked to drag the man out of the mud deluge.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • South Korean girl group’s name was inspired by the Greek goddess of the moon and NASA’s Artemis program.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of goddess
Noun
  • Put cakes, pies, and other desserts on display with this wood cake stand, freeing up room for the rest of your spread.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Interpretations apart, there are hints of home cooking with hearty regional fare, a range of biryanis, breads, and desserts from around India.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • That is true about every single person around it, including Carmella’s children, the hot dog man, and the guy in the ice cream truck who only wears Phish T-shirts and bathes on Wednesdays.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The team has invested too much in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell to let either guy walk.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of guy
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  • This fall marks the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, the cult classic, semi-anachronistic retelling of the young queen’s life of luxury and lovelessness in 18th-century France.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Some models, like those with trundles or futon-style daybeds, can fold out to a full- or even queen-sized bed.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of queen
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  • The state’s ban on using of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds to purchase candy and soft drinks took effect July 1.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Fiber-rich whole foods provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other plant compounds that candy generally lacks.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • The Ravens haven’t traditionally kept a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, but Fagnano starred throughout the preseason, completing 75 percent of his passes and throwing for 509 yards and three touchdowns.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Davis is the only person still alive among the four men prosecutors say were in the Cadillac.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Cookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookie. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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