as in cookie
a sweet baked food that is usually small, flat, and round
They had warm tea cakes with clotted cream.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of tea cake
The signature tea is The Langham Blend: a distinctive blend of black teas with a smooth, balanced flavor, ideal for pairing with traditional tea cakes.
—
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The shop also offers a full vegan crepe menu; a small pastry case featuring homemade tea cakes, cookies and scones; an espresso bar with homemade syrups; and a cocktail menu.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Rugged scenery, terrifyingly narrow roads, and a buffet of lovely Scottish burrs can be the icing on this episode’s wee tea cake!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tea cake
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The shop also offers a full vegan crepe menu; a small pastry case featuring homemade tea cakes, cookies and scones; an espresso bar with homemade syrups; and a cocktail menu.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Get this for your foodie friend (or yourself) and sample goodies like yuzu hard candies, strawberry matcha tea cakes, and cherry blossom tea.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Rugged scenery, terrifyingly narrow roads, and a buffet of lovely Scottish burrs can be the icing on this episode’s wee tea cake!
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tea cake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tea cake
cookie
Noun
-
Bake until cookie is firm to the touch and edges begin to pull away from sides of skillet, 35 to 40 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The reservation-only space is where guests can enjoy custom Christmas cookies together looking out on a winter wonderland.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tea cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tea%20cake. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share