wedding cake

noun

1
: a usually elaborately decorated and tiered cake made for the celebration of a wedding
2
: something (such as a large building) resembling a wedding cake especially in elaborate ornamentation

Examples of wedding cake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The couple marked the milestone by recreating moments from their 1999 wedding adventures, which included taking a trip back to honeymoon spot Venice, Italy, and treating themselves to a replica of their wedding cake. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 Another man in a tent camp begged for a wedding cake: he was getting married that very night. Majd Al-Waheidi, NPR, 24 June 2024 Designed by Meisler, the dining room seats 58, showcasing Art Deco details with its custom, black and gold carpeting and wedding cake pendant fixtures. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 June 2024 Hana’s Donuts sells a large variety of confections, including fritters, bear claws, and unique flavors like red velvet and wedding cake. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wedding cake 

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Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding cake was in 1648

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“Wedding cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20cake. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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