cupcakes
word · lemma: cupcake
Definition
Small cakes, usually baked in individual paper cups, often topped with icing or decorations.
Usage & Nuances
'Cupcake' is always singular for one item, 'cupcakes' for more. Common with words like 'bake' ('bake cupcakes'), 'decorate', 'chocolate cupcakes'. Used informally in both everyday conversation and in baking contexts. Sometimes used as a term of endearment in English ('Hey, cupcake!').
Spanish: magdalenas - pastelitosPortuguese (BR): cupcakes - bolinhosPortuguese (PT): cupcakes - quequesChinese (Simplified): 纸杯蛋糕Chinese (Traditional): 杯子蛋糕Hindi: कपकेक्सArabic: كب كيكBengali: কাপকেকRussian: капкейкиJapanese: カップケーキVietnamese: bánh cupcakeKorean: 컵케이크Turkish: cupcake - kapkekUrdu: کپ کیکسIndonesian: cupcake
Example Sentences
She made chocolate cupcakes for the party.
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I bought six cupcakes at the bakery.
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Whenever I see cupcakes, I just have to have one—they look so good!
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The cupcakes have pink icing on top.
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My sister decorated the cupcakes with sprinkles and little stars.
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You can't have a birthday party without cupcakes these days.
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