Meaning of the word cookie in English

What does cookie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cookie

US /ˈkʊk.i/

UK /ˈkʊk.i/

Noun

a small flat sweet cake, typically round and baked until crisp or chewy, often containing chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit

Example:

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She baked a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies.

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He dunked his cookie in a glass of milk.

Synonym:

biscuit wafer cracker

(in computing) a small text file created by a website that is stored on the user's computer, used to store information about the user or their preferences

Example:

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The website uses cookies to remember your login details.

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You can clear your browser's cookies to protect your privacy.

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