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teacake

American

[tee-kayk] / ˈtiˌkeɪk /

noun

a small cake, cookie, tart, or the like, for serving with tea or punch.
(in England) a light, flat, sweet cake with raisins, usually buttered and served hot with tea.

teacake British

/ ˈtiːˌkeɪk /

noun

a flat cake made from a yeast dough with raisins in it, usually eaten toasted and buttered

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of teacake

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

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teacake

The community rallied round to raise the money needed to bring a boat back and found a surprise ally in the shape of the teacake tycoon Sir Boyd Tunnock.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

But further festivities are planned in the form of a teacake, said Mrs Dumbleton's daughter, Chris Bemand.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2022

We’ll talk for two hours, after which there’s only time for a quick teacake before she hurries to the airport to give a talk in Phoenix, Arizona, and spend the weekend with her father.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2016

They include Tunnock's teacake dresses from the opening ceremony, flags, bagpipes and banners from the venues.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2014

“Who ever heard of uh teacake bein’ called Mister!

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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