cupcake
7 synonyms for cupcake, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small individual cake, usually baked in a paper or foil cup and topped with icing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cupcake
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bake cupcakes
a batch of cupcakes
frost a cupcake
Etymology
A simple compound of cup and cake — the cake was originally baked in small cup-shaped molds or actual teacups.
Full origin of cupcake →Frequently asked questions
What does “cupcake” mean?
The word “cupcake” means a small individual cake, usually baked in a paper or foil cup and topped with icing. In plain terms, a single-serving cake baked in a small cup-shaped mold, or (informally) a weak, easy opponent.
How do you pronounce “cupcake”?
“Cupcake” is pronounced KUHP-kayk (/ˈkʌpkeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “cupcake” in a sentence?
Here is “cupcake” used in a sentence: “She brought a tray of chocolate cupcakes to the office party.”
What is another word for “cupcake”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cupcake” include pansy, sissy, fox, stunner, heartmate and muffin.
What part of speech is “cupcake”?
“Cupcake” is a noun.
Is “cupcake” a common word?
“Cupcake” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cupcake” have?
“Cupcake” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small individual cake, usually baked in a paper or foil cup and topped with icing.
