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
  • Rosebud Steakhouse Rosebud, the Chicago tradition now on Texas 114 in Southlake, is serving several $59 dinner choices including a rib-eye petite filet with crab cake or Italiano style, with soup or salad and dessert.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of cutlet
Noun
  • Who would have thought of putting a smashburger patty inside of a biscuit?
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Baconator is made with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of patty
Noun
  • This peach galette is the perfect way to make the most of this juicy fruit, paired with our favorite pâte brisée recipe for the crust.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • And if the galettes dislodge themselves, they're probably done.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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