Teacake: meaning, definitions and examples

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teacake

[ ˈtiːkeɪk ]

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food

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

Synonyms

bun, pastry, scone

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

Word origin

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.