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cookie

/ˈkuːki/noun

A small, flat, sweet baked treat that may be crunchy or soft.

Example sentences

  • “Grandma baked chocolate chip cookies for the whole family.”
  • “He dipped a cookie into his glass of milk.”
  • “The bakery sells oatmeal cookies the size of a plate.”

American English; British English usually says 'biscuit'. On websites, a cookie is a small file that stores information about your visit.

Synonyms for cookie

  • biscuit

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