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cupcakes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkəpˌkeɪks// UK //kˈʌpkeɪks// cup·cakes

n. a small cake baked in a cup-shaped container. You usually eat one at a time as a sweet treat.

n. a small, individual portion of cake, typically baked in a paper or metal cup and often topped with frosting.


SIMPLE

She baked chocolate cupcakes for the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The bakery sells vanilla cupcakes with strawberry frosting for two dollars each.

COMPLEX

The wedding reception featured an elaborate display of tiered cupcakes, each decorated with edible flowers to match the bride's bouquet.

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