Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cookie
"I left a plate of cookies on the counter for anyone who wants a sweet treat after dinner."
In plain English: Cookies are small files that websites save on your device to remember things like your login details and preferences.
"My favorite snack is chocolate chip cookies."
Usage: Use "cookies" to refer to small, flat sweet baked goods that are typically crisp or chewy. Avoid using this term for computer browser files unless you are specifically discussing web technology.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cookie
"She cookies the dough balls before baking them in the oven."
In plain English: To cookie means to decorate something with icing or other toppings.
"The new software update will help you cookies your data to improve search results."
Usage: As a verb, to cookie means to cover something with a thick layer of white icing or glaze, often used in decorating cakes and pastries. This action typically involves dipping or brushing the sweet coating onto baked goods for visual appeal or added flavor.
Derived from Middle Dutch koeken (cakes), the term originally referred to any small cake before evolving in English to specifically denote sweet baked treats with chips or chunks.