Cake

usgb/keɪk/
noun

A sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and sugar.

She baked a chocolate cake for her brother's birthday.
Visual representation of "cake" - A sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and sugar

Often appears as...

  • bake a cake
  • birthday cake
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Visual representation of "cake"
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Cultural Significance

Cakes are often associated with celebrations, like birthdays or weddings.

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Every year, my family has a tradition of sharing a large birthday cake.
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Variety in Desserts

The term 'cake' encompasses a wide range of shapes and flavors, from cupcakes to cheesecakes.

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For the party, let's order a variety of cakes, including sponge and fruit ones.
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Metaphorical Usage

Sometimes 'cake' can describe something that is layered or multi-level.

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The different levels of the game were like layers of a cake.
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