Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

victoria sponge cake

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables: vic-to-ri-a sponge -cake
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of Victoria sponge.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"They ordered soda scones and sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake and cling peaches, choux pastries and flapjacks, Bakewell tart and trifle with extra cream."
"We're juggling teacups and Victoria sponge cakes and all the trappings of civilised gentility, but while it's all smooth and untroubled above the sofa, below it's another matter: he's paddling his feet so violently, I slightly fear for the carpet."
"You’ll want to make her recipes for lemon drizzle cake and Victoria sponge cake this weekend for sure."
"For coronation food, shops are offering crown-topped sausage rolls and crown-topped pork pies and crown-topped Victoria sponge cake."

Etymology

After Queen Victoria, who preferred this cake with her afternoon tea.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Victoria sponge cakes (plural) Victoria spongecake (alternative)

Phrases

Victorian sponge cake

Frequently Paired Words

Victorian sponge cake

Synonyms

Victoria sponge

Questions

What does victoria sponge cake mean?: Synonym of Victoria sponge.
Where does victoria sponge cake come from?: After Queen Victoria, who preferred this cake with her afternoon tea.

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