tea cake

noun

1
: a small flat cake usually made with raisins
2
: cookie

Examples of tea cake in a Sentence

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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 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea cake was in 1805

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“Tea cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20cake. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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