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 To be among the first to know when cookie season begins, visit the website to sign up for notifications. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 Her close friends included Jackson Browne — who brought the family Christmas gifts and gingerbread cookies every year in his convertible — and Cat Power, who used to take the kids on sleepovers to the Chateau Marmont. — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Baking Christmas cookies together and then driving around to admire all the twinkling lights every December. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 Her delicate, buttery shortbread cookies get baked until lightly golden, with a crisp texture that melts in your mouth. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • Several Providence eateries are highlighted, including East Side Pockets for falafel and Nicks on Broadway for its award-winning biscuits.
    — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The first 50 customers in line will receive a voucher for one free biscuit sandwich a week for a year, according to Westar’s release.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of biscuit
Noun
  • Throughout it all, Taylor has remained the same person, with the same values.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of waiting for that person to issue a command, OlloNi could approach and initiate an interaction.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • Among other things, Hinduism reveres femininity through the worship of powerful goddesses, including Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; Kali, the goddess who destroys evil and ego; and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • From the truth behind Thor’s hammer and the goddess Amaterasu to Princess Badoure from One Thousand and One Nights, the show restores these legends to their rightful place in our collective memory.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of goddess
Noun
  • Aldrich’s signature desserts include Opera Cake, a French patisserie cake made with layers of almond sponge cake (Jaconde) soaked in coffee syrup with layers of coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache; carrot cake; and Key Lime Pie.
    — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Here, your guide to the metaphorical — and literal — cream of the crop for fall, coming in ranging intensities and fruity and dessert-like varieties.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of dessert
Noun
  • At the time, Tiafoe was the most talented 10-year-old there, the son of the head maintenance guy, Constant Tiafoe, who had fled civil war in Sierra Leone with his wife.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Heavy curtain up; the moaning of sentimental strings; lights rising on some wedges and rectangles of scenery, guys and girls, the guys practically naked save for bits and pieces of neo-Greek get-up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Many of the items incorporate key elements of Antonoff and Korn’s latest releases, from the patterns to the symbolism, and all of them are guaranteed to make your pooch the king — or queen — of the dog park.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The bedrooms feature king and queen sized beds with luxuriously thick mattresses, a vintage surfboard on the wall, ample closet space, and a high-quality Marshall speaker with Bluetooth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of queen
Noun
  • Perhaps one of the most unique Suisun Valley tasting rooms is at the famous candy maker Jelly Belly.
    — Nicole Findlay, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Chocolate is not involved, nor is Willy Wonka or tours of his fabled, fictional candy factory.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of candy
Noun
  • Quick, name the seven men who have attempted at least one field goal or extra point for the Commanders over the previous two seasons.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Six men ultimately were convicted — TSA immediately banned nearly all liquids, gels and aerosols from remaining with travelers beyond security screening.
    — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of man

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“Cookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookie. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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