galette

Definition of galettenext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a golden-brown galette of lightly buttered and sautéed potato slices

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Recent Examples of galette Deadline to order: Order must be in by Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. Price range: $5.50 per mini galette to $36 for an apple pie How to order: Order online at dozen-bakery.com. Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2025 Classic dessert offerings include an apple galette and a quince torte, each for $32, and a honey walnut tart for $35. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Over a lunch of lobster salad and apple galette, conversation drifted easily between projects, passions, and reinvention. Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 The galette must have gone into the oven at the start of the meal. Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for galette
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Noun
  • Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For Young, getting Cardi B into the School of Business would be the icing on the cake.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Shape into patties and sear in a pan with butter or oil until browned (about 3-5 mins per side).
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Galette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galette. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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