Teacake: meaning, definitions and examples

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teacake

[ ˈtiːkeɪk ]

Noun

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food

A small round bun filled with currants or raisins, typically served with tea.

Synonyms

bun, pastry, scone.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
teacake	A teacake is often a small, sweet, yeast-based bread or cake traditionally enjoyed with a cup of tea. It's common in British afternoon tea settings. We had a teacake with our tea in the afternoon Grandma baked some teacakes for us
bun	A bun is a small, round bread or cake, which may be sweet or savory. It’s often used for sandwiches, burgers, or enjoyed on its own, and is seen in both casual and formal settings. He grabbed a cinnamon bun for breakfast They used fresh buns for the barbecue burgers
pastry	Pastry refers to a wide variety of baked goods made from dough, which is either laminated (like croissants) or non-laminated (like shortcrust). They can be both sweet and savory and are frequently found in bakeries and patisseries. She bought a delicious apple pastry from the local bakery The chef specializes in French pastries
scone	A scone is a slightly sweet, baking powder-leavened bread often served with clotted cream and jam during British afternoon tea. It's typically denser than a teacake and can also come in savory varieties. We enjoyed some freshly baked scones with our tea She made cheese scones for the picnic

Examples of usage

Would you like a teacake with your tea?
She enjoyed a teacake with her afternoon tea.
The bakery had a variety of teacakes to choose from.

Translations

Translations of the word "teacake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bolo de chá

🇮🇳 चाय केक

🇩🇪 Teekuchen

🇮🇩 kue teh

🇺🇦 чайний торт

🇵🇱 ciasto herbaciane

🇯🇵 ティーケーキ (tī kēki)

🇫🇷 gâteau au thé

🇪🇸 pastel de té

🇹🇷 çay keki

🇰🇷 차 케이크 (cha keikeu)

🇸🇦 كعكة الشاي

🇨🇿 čajový dort

🇸🇰 čajový koláč

🇨🇳 茶糕 (chá gāo)

🇸🇮 čajna torta

🇮🇸 te-kaka

🇰🇿 шай торт

🇬🇪 ჩაის ნამცხვარი (chais namtskvari)

🇦🇿 çay keks

🇲🇽 pastel de té

Etymology

The term 'teacake' originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. It was originally a small cake served with tea, hence the name. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a small round bun filled with currants or raisins. Teacakes have become a popular treat to accompany tea or coffee in many parts of the world.