Wafers Meaning in English
word · lemma: wafer
ˈweɪfɝz
WAY-ferz
wˈeɪfəz
WAY-fuhz
Definition
Thin, crisp, sweet biscuits, often layered with cream or chocolate, or used as a base in desserts. "Wafer" can also refer to a very thin disk used for other purposes, such as in electronics.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly refers to sweet snacks. Common collocations: 'chocolate wafers', 'ice cream wafers'. In electronics, 'silicon wafer' is unrelated to food. Not the same as 'waffle' (a thick breakfast food).
Spanish: obleas - galletas tipo waferPortuguese (BR): wafer - bolacha waferPortuguese (PT): wafer - bolacha waferChinese (Simplified): 威化饼Chinese (Traditional): 威化餅Hindi: वैफ़रArabic: رقائق بسكويتBengali: ওয়াফারRussian: вафлиJapanese: ウエハースVietnamese: bánh xốpKorean: 웨이퍼Turkish: gozlu bisküvi - waffer (elektronikte ince disk)Urdu: ویفرIndonesian: wafer
Example Sentences
She loves to eat wafers with her tea.
basic
The box of wafers is on the kitchen table.
basic
He bought chocolate wafers at the store.
basic
You can put wafers on top of ice cream for extra crunch.
natural
I always keep a few wafers in my bag for a quick snack.
natural
Those vanilla wafers remind me of my childhood.
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