cate

Definition of catenext
archaic
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury visited the victualler to purchase some cates and wine

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Noun
  • Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Now through Friday, May 15, Amazon is offering major discounts on pet gear, treats, toys and travel accessories.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Indian prices rose from 82 to 88 cents/lb or from 59,400 to 65,800 INR/candy.
    SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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“Cate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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