Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rich, multi-tiered cake covered with frosting and decorations, traditionally served at a wedding reception: A "bridecake" is a special, often elaborate cake made for and served at a wedding celebration.

Usage

• The word "bridecake" is a somewhat dated or formal term. In modern English, "wedding cake" is the far more common and universally understood term.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• The couple cut the bridecake together, a symbolic start to their married life.
• The bridecake was a magnificent three-tiered creation adorned with sugar flowers.
• In Victorian times, the bridecake was often a dense fruitcake.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in historical or literary contexts to evoke a traditional or old-fashioned setting.
  • The description of the feast included a towering bridecake, a symbol of the family's prosperity.

Variants and Related Words

• Wedding cake (n): The modern, standard term for a cake served at a wedding.
• Groom's cake (n): A separate cake, often chocolate or a different flavor, sometimes served alongside the main wedding cake.

Synonyms

• Wedding cake: The direct and most common synonym.
• Nuptial cake: A very formal or poetic synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The definition is specific and singular, referring exclusively to the ceremonial cake at a wedding. It does not refer to other types of cakes or pastries.

Noun

1. a rich cake with two or more tiers and covered with frosting and decorations; served at a wedding reception