gâteaux

noun

variants or gateaux also gateaus
plural of gâteau
as in cakes

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  1. cakes
  2. cutlets
  3. fritters
  4. croquettes
  5. patties
  6. galettes
Noun
  • The waterfront features a whiskey distillery, green spaces and restaurants offering local delicacy options, like steamed crabs and crab cakes.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Toward the end of the night, Hadid blew out candles on four separate cakes, each one meant to honor one Guest in Residence location.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of cakes
Noun
  • Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
  • If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutlets
Noun
  • Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, the fritters have brought something out in our bake clubbers.
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fritters
Noun
  • Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The à la carte menu include standouts like squid ink croquettes and shrimp toast, but the seven-course Chef’s Journey is the best introduction to León’s style.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of croquettes
Noun
  • Egg patties were at 50 degrees and 52 degrees in the reach-in cooler.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The plaintiffs accused McDonald’s of intentionally shaping McRib patties with ridges to resemble pork ribs and make diners believe the sandwich contains rib meat, an expensive cut known for its higher fat content and rich flavor.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of patties
Noun
  • And if the galettes dislodge themselves, they're probably done.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Customers have been devouring the plum galettes, which are flaky fruit pastries.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Definition of galettes
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“Gâteaux.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/g%C3%A2teaux. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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