sally lunn
Definition
Noun: A type of teacake. Specifically, it is a flat, round, slightly sweet bread or cake, traditionally served warm.
Usage
This word is used as a countable noun to refer to the specific baked good. It is a proper noun that has become a common noun for the food item. * Would you like a sally lunn with your tea? * The bakery is famous for its fresh sally lunns.
Examples
- For breakfast, she toasted a sally lunn and spread it with butter.
- The recipe for sally lunn has been passed down in our family for generations.
- We bought half a dozen sally lunns from the market.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical or traditional culinary contexts.
- It can be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier: .
Variants and Related Words
- Teacake (n): A general term for a sweet bun or cake often eaten with tea.
- Bun (n): A small, rounded bread or cake.
Synonyms
- Teacake
- Sweet bun
- Breakfast cake
Noun
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a flat round slightly sweet teacake usually served hot
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