cupcake

noun

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

Examples of cupcake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout the adorable video, Mauricio fed George a cupcake filled with either blue or pink frosting. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Their second try was successful, however, and after a smaller bite from George, Mauricio turned the cupcake to the camera to reveal a pink dot. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 July 2024 For anniversaries celebrated on the rooftop, Fahrenheit will send out a complimentary champagne toast for guests 21+ and a red velvet cupcake for those under 21. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2024 This year’s summer treats include: Apple cider BBQ pork sandwich Creamy bacon mac & cheese pizza The Summer Showers Cupcake, a vanilla blue cupcake iced with cream cheese, sprinkles and a sugar flower. Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cupcake 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Cupcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupcake. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cupcake

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

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