cupcake

noun

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

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After a brief countdown, the family of four (soon to be five) bite into the cupcakes to reveal a pink center. Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 Guests can also strike a pose in the Barbie photo booth, unleash their inner stylist with personalized Barbie looks and experience a whirlwind of special events from cupcake decorating classes to paint parties, and 21+ Skate Nights where the adults can relive their roller rink glory days. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The bakery features a rotating selection of 30 cheesecakes, as well as cupcakes and pastries. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025 Just-baked sourdough and multigrain loaves, croissants, scones and quiches can also be purchased, as well as a raft of pastries, cupcakes, brownies and more. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 June 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 22 Jul. 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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