noun

shortcake

Shortcake (noun) means a sweet, crumbly cake or biscuit, often served in layers with fruit and cream. Example: “Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert.”

noun

A sweet, crumbly cake or biscuit, often served in layers with fruit and cream.

"Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert."

How to use shortcake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crumbly sweet cake, often layered with fruit and cream.

Common pairings

strawberry shortcake

Word forms

shortcakes plural

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Etymology

From short (crumbly) + cake.

Rhymes for shortcake

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shortcake” mean?

The word “shortcake” means a sweet, crumbly cake or biscuit, often served in layers with fruit and cream. In plain terms, a crumbly sweet cake, often layered with fruit and cream.

How do you use “shortcake” in a sentence?

Here is “shortcake” used in a sentence: “Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert.”

What part of speech is “shortcake”?

“Shortcake” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shortcake?

"shortcake" (noun) means a sweet, crumbly cake or biscuit, often served in layers with fruit and cream.