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cakes

Pronunciation: [keɪks]

Word

Learn how to use cakes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a sweet, baked dessert that is often round and can be made with various flavors and frosting. Cakes are usually served at celebrations like birthdays and weddings.

Example

The chocolate cake was so delicious that everyone wanted a second slice.

Example

The cake was dry and hard, so no one enjoyed eating it.

Example

What kind of cake do you want for your birthday?

Context: “games”

(noun) in some games, like cards or board games, 'cakes' can refer to points or items that players can collect or score.

Example

She won by a lot because she collected the most cakes during the game.

Example

He lost the game because he didn't manage to collect any cakes at all.

Example

How many cakes did you collect in the last round?

Context: “food preparation”

(verb) to make a cake or to decorate it. When someone cakes, they are often mixing ingredients and putting everything together to create a tasty treat.

Example

She cakes every weekend to try new recipes for her friends.

Example

He doesn’t cake very often, so he is not good at baking.

Example

Do you like to cake for special occasions?

How to pronounce cakes

Pronunciation: [keɪks]

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