shortcake

noun

Definition of shortcakenext
as in hermit

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Recent Examples of shortcake The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 In the mood for some strawberry shortcake and strawberry lemonade? — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026 In Santa Monica, offerings include a strawberry shortcake croissant, a flourless blueberry muffin, sweet potato cornbread and a bananas foster cinnamon roll. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026 The sundae features strawberry soft serve layered with strawberry topping and soft shortcake pieces, according to social media posts and reviews from Costco shoppers and influencers. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shortcake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcake
  1. hermit
  2. shortbread
  3. cookie
  4. macaroon
  5. gingersnap
  6. brownie
  7. tuile
  8. macaron
Noun
  • The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Definition of hermit
Noun
  • This rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Honoring German influence on Texas food culture, this pie-like pastry begins with a shortbread crust and is loaded with cinnamon-and-sugar peaches.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Definition of shortbread
Noun
  • Afternoon tea brings hot and cold beverages and a cookie fix.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • For some, nostalgia tastes like cotton candy, holiday cookies, or your favorite comfort meal.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of cookie
Noun
  • In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Dessert canapés included champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Definition of macaroon
Noun
  • Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.
    — Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • Sprinkle gingersnap cookies into center of dough.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Definition of gingersnap
Noun
  • Sandwiched between two layers of homemade brownie—then drizzled on top.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
  • For these irresistible ice cream sandwiches, the cookie is actually a brookie (or a brownie cookie).
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of brownie
Noun
  • The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of tuile
Noun
  • To celebrate the partnership, Amelie’s has also created a limited-time pineapple macaron inspired by Dole pineapples.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
  • The Costa Mesa locale also serves tarts with flavors like cheese, chocolate, matcha, mango and pistachio, along with macarons and mochi.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Definition of macaron

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