cakewalk

noun

ˈkāk-ˌwȯk How to pronounce cakewalk (audio)
Definition of cakewalknext
as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk

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Recent Examples of cakewalk Columbus had a cakewalk with four teams who are barely trying, while the New Jersey group had four teams with playoff aspirations. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 The June 23 primary has been anything but a cakewalk for Reynoso, 43. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman). — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 The night transitioned into a charity cakewalk—the crowd dancing in a circle, waiting for the music to stop and a winning number to be called. — Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cakewalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
  1. breeze
  2. picnic
  3. cake
Noun
  • Palm trees abound; a perpetual breeze and a soundtrack of chirping birds complement the luscious grounds.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The sandy shores of Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach are about 20 minutes away, but afternoons on the porch, appreciating the breezes that come in off the Winyah Bay and the connecting rivers, are just as peaceful.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Take gingham as an example; everyone’s favorite picnic plaid.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Hop on the house beach cruisers and enjoy a picnic of their excellent jambon beurre sandwiches and a bottle of Scar of the Sea pinot noir.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • Nolan Wells should have turned 19 surrounded by a birthday cake, candles and laughter.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cake

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