galettes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for galettes
Noun
  • Suet cakes are also very useful if the fall.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Today, the downtown Corsicana shop produces around 20,000 cakes each day during its busy season, proving just how in demand that original recipe still is.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The item features two beef patties, three slices of cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and a new tangy Big Arch sauce on a poppy and sesame seed bun, according to a news release.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Typically, the potato patties are only available as a side during breakfast hours but customers with access to the Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper can order the hash browns side all day long.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Other strong options include the lobster roll, bouillabaisse, and shrimp-and-lobster fritters.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
  • In the Netherlands, Oliebollen, doughnut-like fritters stuffed with apples, are a traditional Dutch New Year’s sweet.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Galettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galettes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!