Pronunciation

/k eɪk/

Definitions

Noun

1. A sweet baked food made with flour, sugar, and eggs, typically having a domed shape and often frosted or decorated: I can’t wait to eat the delicious cake at the birthday party.
2. A type of social event or gathering, especially one centered around food: We had a cake cutting ceremony at our wedding.

Verb

1. To prepare or serve a cake: She’s baking a cake for her friend’s birthday.
2. To celebrate or mark an occasion with a cake: We’re going to have a cake to congratulate the new graduates.

Adjective

1. Characteristic of or related to a cake: A fluffy sponge cake with a light frosting.

Phrases

• “Cut the cake” means to divide and serve a cake during a celebration.
• “Make a cake” is an action to create a cake from ingredients.
• “Share a cake” signifies dividing and enjoying a cake together.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children eagerly gathered around the cake on their birthdays.”
• Verb: “She decided to make a cake from scratch for her family’s tradition.”
• Adjective: “The moist chocolate cake was the highlight of the dessert table.”

Synonyms

• Cake (noun)
  • Dessert
  • Baked good
  • Sweet treat
  • Pastries
• Cake (verb)
  • Bake
  • Whip up
  • Prepare
  • Serve
• Cake (adjective)
  • Yummy
  • Delicious
  • Rich
  • Moist
  • Fluffy

Note: The verb form “cake” as in “to cakeify” or “to cake oneself” is less common and not included in standard English dictionaries.