cupcake

noun

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

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Cakes, cupcakes and pastries are also a big part of LuAnn’s allure. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026 Muffin tins aren't just for muffins or cupcakes. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 The next day, homemade moon cupcakes awaited him, along with his daughters’ support. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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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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