cupcake

noun

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

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Cakey Cat Arguably one of the most adorable characters, Cakey Cat is half kitty and half cupcake with colorful sprinkle whiskers. Alex Vance, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025 Desserts range from cookies and bars in dozens of flavors to cupcakes. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Refined carbs are carbohydrate sources made with refined grains, such as baked goods like cupcakes and snack foods. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025 Use tiered cake stands, colorful plates, and cupcake stands in gold and silver finishes to show off your sweets in style. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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