teacake

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшое, часто сладкое хлебобулочное изделие, обычно плоское полусладкое печенье или маленький кекс, часто подаваемое к чаю.

A noun referring to a small, often sweet baked good, typically a flat semisweet cookie or a small cake, commonly served with tea.

1. Flat semisweet cookieA2informalbritishculinary

   A flat, semisweet cookie or biscuit, typically served alongside tea.

   Плоское полусладкое печенье

   • She offered me a teacake with my afternoon tea.
   • These teacakes are perfect for dunking.
   • He bought a packet of chocolate teacakes from the store.

   Synonymstea biscuit

2. Small cake or cookieA2informalculinary

   Any of various small cakes or cookies, often served with tea.

   Чайное печенье или кекс

   • The bakery sells a variety of teacakes, including fruit and plain.
   • She baked a batch of teacakes for the party.
   • Teacakes are a popular treat at afternoon gatherings.