cupcake

noun

cup·​cake ˈkəp-ˌkāk How to pronounce cupcake (audio)
: a small cake baked in a cuplike mold

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Eagle emphasizes the importance of taking calculated risks, listening deeply, and never underestimating the power of personal touches—from birthday cupcakes to surprise champagne deliveries for her team. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 There are no back-to-backs, there are no cupcakes on the schedule looking toward the lottery, and there’s no lack of familiarity. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Gourmet cupcake flavors include cookies & cream, strawberry shortcake, strawberry explosion, red velvet, and chocolate caramel brownie. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2025 The next video combines two things kids love: cupcakes and singing the ABCs. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cupcake

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cupcake was in 1828

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“Cupcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupcake. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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cupcake

noun
cup·​cake ˈkəp-ˌkāk How to pronounce cupcake (audio)
: a small cake baked in a cup-shaped mold

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