teacake
nounUK /ˈtiːkeɪk/
US /ˈtiːkeɪk/
A teacake is a small, sweet bread or cake that people eat with tea.
She toasted a teacake and spread butter on it for breakfast.
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2. A light, yeast-based bun containing dried fruit, often served toasted.
We bought a pack of fruited teacakes from the bakery.
3. A marshmallow-and-biscuit confection coated in chocolate, popular in some countries.
The children loved the chocolate-covered teacakes.
4. A small round cake served with tea in some regions.
Her grandmother baked teacakes every Sunday afternoon.