cupcake

[ kuhp-keyk ]

noun

1. a small cake, the size of an individual portion, baked in a cup-shaped mold.
2. Older Slang.
   1. a sexually attractive young woman.
   2. a beloved girl or woman.

cupcake

/ ˈkʌpˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a small cake baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper case

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupcake¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; cup + cake

Example Sentences

You can become liable, however, if you pass out treats you make yourself — for example, if you bake cupcakes and hand those out without properly labeling the ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times

Their specific offerings include pretzels, caramels, chocolate, taffy and cupcakes... just to name a few.

From Salon

For desserts, offer a variety of treats like mini cupcakes, fruit tarts, brownie bites or an assortment of cookies.

From Seattle Times

Then the room mothers served up cupcakes with orange icing and cups of apple juice, and my classmates played games.

From Literature

Remember when it was fun to win a game and get cupcakes.

From Los Angeles Times

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