cakes
word · lemma: cake
/ˈkeɪks/
kayks
/kˈeɪks/
kayks
Definition
Sweet baked desserts that are usually made from flour, sugar, eggs, and fat, often decorated or filled. 'Cakes' is the plural form of 'cake.'
Usage & Nuances
Used in all contexts, both formal and informal. Common collocations: 'birthday cakes', 'wedding cakes', 'chocolate cakes'. Not to be confused with 'cookies' (smaller, firmer), 'pies' (fruit-filled), or 'pastries' (flaky).
Spanish: pasteles - tortasPortuguese (BR): bolos - tortasPortuguese (PT): bolos - tortasChinese (Simplified): 蛋糕Chinese (Traditional): 蛋糕Hindi: केकArabic: كعكBengali: কেকসমূহ - কেকগুলোRussian: тортыJapanese: ケーキVietnamese: bánh ngọtKorean: 케이크Turkish: pastaUrdu: کیکیںIndonesian: kue - kue-kue
Example Sentences
There are three cakes on the table.
basic
I like chocolate cakes the most.
basic
She is baking two cakes for the party.
basic
The guests couldn’t choose between the different cakes because they all looked delicious.
natural
All the cakes at this bakery are homemade.
natural
He brought a couple of cakes to share with everyone at work.
natural