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noun (1)

ˈflāk How to pronounce flake (audio)
Definition of flakenext
as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes

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flake

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noun (2)

as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits the lady with all those cats is sweet, but kind of a flake

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flake

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verb

as in to peel

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Recent Examples of flake
Noun
Pour the white wine over the cod and vegetables and simmer for 2-3 minutes more, until the wine has reduced slightly and the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Araujo suggests adding roasted garlic, chili flakes, and a hint of honey or brown sugar to melted butter. — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Verb
Visible scratches or flaking mean the Teflon coating is compromised and fragments can end up in your food. — Ryan Brennan may 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026 Jackson grew suspicious of the paint flaking off the porch and bare dirt lining the front walk. — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flake
  1. chip
  2. eccentric
  3. scale
  4. sliver
  5. character
  6. splinter
  7. nut
  8. fragment
Noun
  • Employment in the state’s chip industry is now at a 30-year low.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This drink is delicious served alongside Classic Salsa or Guacamole and chips.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip
Noun
  • With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
  • The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of eccentric
Verb
  • In the not-so-distant future, Musk mused, robots will be used to scale manufacturing on the moon.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Because the Blackbird is a brand-new concept and design project, physical customer production and track testing will not scale up until the Venom F5 program concludes around 2028.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • That’s because even if the tiniest sliver of the sun remains visible, the landscape stays surprisingly bright, the sky never falls into twilight, and the sun’s spectacular corona remains hidden.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Friends of Big Bear Valley launched it in February to stop the Moon Camp development on what conservationists call the last undeveloped sliver of Big Bear Lake’s shoreline.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliver
Noun
  • The character at its center is Bret Easton Ellis — played here by Igby Rigney, who does look eerily like the author’s high-school yearbook photo — and the book and series are largely inspired by Ellis’s real-life senior year at the Buckley School.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The show has new characters and a fresh storyline for Los Angeles.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • Designed for patios, balconies, porches, pool decks, and walkways that could use a little TLC, the 12-inch tiles are waterproof, splinter-free, and bring the warmth of real wood to an outdoor space on a budget.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Legend has it this imperative caused the park’s architect, William Russell Everitt, to smash the original model to splinters with a baseball bat.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Definition of splinter
Noun
  • Pistachios have more antioxidants than any other nut, and are also lower in calories.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In medium-small bowl, toss together chocolate, nuts, cinnamon, melted 2 tablespoons butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of nut
Noun
  • Original architectural elements, including a small fragment of a fresco, the aforementioned mask fountain, and a Carrara marble staircase connecting the five floors, were restored.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Discovered in two large parts, the sculpture is missing its feet and some other fragments.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragment

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