Chorley Cake

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɔrli keɪk/

Definitions of Chorley cake

noun a type of cake originating from the town of Chorley in Lancashire, England

Example Sentences

A1 I ate a Chorley cake for dessert.

A2 Chorley cakes are a traditional British pastry.

B1 The bakery down the street makes delicious Chorley cakes.

B2 I learned how to bake Chorley cakes from my grandmother.

C1 The Chorley cake recipe I found online was a hit at the party.

C2 The Chorley cake competition at the fair showcased some amazing creations.

Examples of Chorley cake in a Sentence

formal The traditional Chorley cake is a popular pastry in the Lancashire region.

informal I can't resist grabbing a Chorley cake whenever I pass by the bakery.

slang Let's grab some Chorley cakes and have a picnic in the park.

figurative The Chorley cake symbolizes the rich culinary heritage of the local community.

Grammatical Forms of Chorley cake

past tense

ate

plural

Chorley cakes

comparative

more Chorley cake

superlative

most Chorley cake

present tense

eat

future tense

will eat

perfect tense

have eaten

continuous tense

is eating

singular

Chorley cake

positive degree

delicious

infinitive

to eat

gerund

eating

participle

eaten

Origin and Evolution of Chorley cake

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: Chorley cakes originated in the town of Chorley, Lancashire, England.
Evolution of the word: The term 'Chorley cake' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in the 18th century.