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shortcake Definition

short·cake (-kāk′)

noun

    1. a crisp, light biscuit traditionally served with fruit, whipped cream, etc. as a dessert
    2. any sweet cake, as spongecake, served thus as a dessert
  2. such a dessert strawberry shortcake

shortcake Synonyms

shortcake

n.

biscuit, cookie, teacake, Scottish shortbread; see cake 2, pastry.

shortcake Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • strawberry: Make or buy a strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.

Modifies a noun

  • cookie: A luminous goo in the middle of two shortcake biscuits, who could want more?
  • round: To assemble stacks: 1 ) Put a good tablespoon of vanilla custard onto a shortcake round and layer with sliced strawberries.

Noun used with modifier

  • caramel: Also available are croissants, danish pastries and caramel shortcake, all served with panache.