galette

Definition of galettenext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a golden-brown galette of lightly buttered and sautéed potato slices

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Recent Examples of galette Classic dessert offerings include an apple galette and a quince torte, each for $32, and a honey walnut tart for $35. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Like party samosas, a jammy Brie galette, and turkey pot pie. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025 The galette must have gone into the oven at the start of the meal. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 Their blueberry galettes, buttery and perfectly sweet, are reason enough to stop by. Siena Kessler, People.com, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for galette
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Noun
  • Manolo’s Bakery in the community Known for its artisan breads, cakes and Latin American pastries, Betancur’s bakery has become an important cultural landmark in Charlotte during its 28 years in operation.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Soft, spreadable butter that can be used instantly on toast and biscuits, or in baking recipes for cookies, cakes, and more.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The McRib comes on a toasted bun and consists of a boneless pork patty, barbeque sauce, dill pickles and onions.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And the two even launched a YouTube livestream featuring the decades-old patty.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Galette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galette. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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