Noun: teacake 'tee,keyk
- Any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea
"She offered her guests a selection of teacakes with their afternoon tea"
- [UK] A light sweet bun (made with yeast) containing dried fruit, typically served toasted and buttered at tea time
"She enjoyed a warm teacake with her afternoon tea"
Derived forms: teacakes
Type of: cake
Encyclopedia: Teacake