gâteau

noun

variants or gateau
Definition of gâteaunext
as in cake

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Recent Examples of gâteau And desserts, such as pistachio tiramisu and chocolate gateau with caffe latte gelato. — Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Finish things off with a bright mandarin orange petit gateau with citrus mousse and vanilla cake. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026 The petite gateau may be the most lifelike of them all, with a deep red color and a furry velvet exterior. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025 For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau. — Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 Dessert is their Love at First Bite trio features Bailey's chocolate gateau, calamansi sorbet, and almond panna cotta in a berry velvet sauce. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gâteau
  1. cake
  2. cutlet
  3. patty
  4. galette
Noun
  • The product deeply hydrates and prepares her complexion for crease-free, cake-proof red carpet makeup.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And Brown Sugar Bakery bakes the iconic cupcakes, including the caramel and the Obama with red velvet, chocolate and yellow cake layers, vanilla cream cheese frosting, finished in chocolate and pecans.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • There’s also a chicken cutlet sandwich called the Australian.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Corn-And-Zucchini Chicken Skillet Ensure that the chicken cutlets are evenly thick before searing.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cutlet
Noun
  • But there was Talarico on election night, sitting in the house of beef patties, Whatachick’n strips, and bacon-and-egg taquitos.
    — Gabe Hiatt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Egg patties were at 50 degrees and 52 degrees in the reach-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of patty
Noun
  • Cut this festive galette into little squares for a hearty appetizer, or serve sizeable wedges as a vegetarian main or standout side.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Morales makes the desserts, including a seasonal galette from a crust that originated at Late for the Train, and sorbets and ice creams that are house-made with organic ingredients.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of galette

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“Gâteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/g%C3%A2teau. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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