wafer

noun

Definition of wafernext
as in hermit

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Recent Examples of wafer The wafer dissolved almost instantly; his tongue roved around, trying to coax the soggy body of Christ from his molars. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 Yang added that the company increased its wafer fabrication equipment spending outlook to the low-$150 billion range, up from its prior $140 billion estimate. — CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026 Oatmeal Creme Pies, along with Swiss Rolls and Nutty Buddy wafer bars, remain the company's most popular items. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 The Right Cookies for This Dessert Vanilla wafer cookies, such as Nilla Wafers, are the undisputed pick for banana pudding. — Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wafer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wafer
  1. hermit
  2. cookie
  3. tuile
  4. shortbread
  5. macaroon
  6. biscotto
  7. biscuit
  8. brownie
Noun
  • The area was also chosen by artistic hermit squatters, known as Dunnites, who lived around nearby Oceano and Nipomo in the 1930s.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Tragedy has turned him into a hermit, but the ponderings from his cave are alluring.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Definition of hermit
Noun
  • This cheesecake is dipped in white chocolate, rolled in matcha cookies, then drizzled with more chocolate and strawberry sauce.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
  • After a couple sips come bold gingersnaps and clove cookies, accented by green mint.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cookie
Noun
  • The garden’s heirloom tomatoes star in a returning signature dish each summer, featuring coconut fennel pollen custard, plum consomme, leek oil and sesame tuile.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • For dessert, customers can dine on treats like an orange blossom saffron olive oil cake for $11 (complete with black walnut tuile and strawberry coulis).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of tuile
Noun
  • Lidl has recalled some of its shortbread cookies due to potential allergens not listed on the product’s packaging, which could cause allergic reactions in customers.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • This rendition of shortbread has all the flavor of a classic carrot cake, in a crumbly, buttery cookie form.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of shortbread
Noun
  • Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026.
    — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In a positive way, the nose hits above proof in intensity, with almond extract, coconut macaroons, and toasted pine nuts.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of macaroon
Noun
  • The nearby lunch tables were filled with gallerists and businessmen, but Diamanda Galás put down her biscotto, opened her mouth slightly and proceeded to hold a single note — a low, plaintive note — for what felt like an eternity.
    — CHARLES CURKIN, New York Times, 6 May 2016
Definition of biscotto
Noun
  • Like making cornbread or biscuits, peach cobbler is all good.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Since opening, HunnyBunny has become the go-to biscuit joint in Oklahoma City.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of biscuit
Noun
  • Homemade brownies don’t require too much more effort than the boxed mix and will make your team’s win even sweeter.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cheesecake Brownies These sinfully fudgy brownies feature a cheesecake layer sandwiched between two ultra-rich chocolate layers.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of brownie

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