Meaning & use
Bakewell
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Meanings
proper nounproperBritish
a town in Derbyshire, England, known for a traditional almond and jam pastry
Grammar: Capitalize it as a place name; it is not used with 'the' unless you mean the river or a specific local area.
Patterns
- in Bakewell
- visit Bakewell
We stopped in Bakewell for lunch on our way to the Peak District.
Bakewell is famous for its weekly market and its puddings.
nouncountableBritish
a small pastry tart filled with jam, almond paste, and sometimes icing
Grammar: Countable: you can have 'a Bakewell' or 'two Bakewells'. The full name is usually 'Bakewell tart' or 'Bakewell pudding'.
Patterns
- a Bakewell tart
- a slice of Bakewell
She bought a Bakewell tart from the bakery for afternoon tea.
The traditional Bakewell pudding has a flaky pastry base rather than a shortcrust one.
Word forms
| plural | Bakewells |
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Common combinations
- Bakewell tart
- A Bakewell tart is a popular British dessert with jam and almonds.
- Bakewell pudding
- The original Bakewell pudding was said to have been created by accident in the 1860s.
- visit Bakewell
- Tourists often visit Bakewell to try the local specialty.
- a slice of Bakewell
- He ordered a slice of Bakewell with his coffee.
Synonyms and how they differ
- almond tart
- A general term for a similar pastry; 'Bakewell' specifically refers to the British version with jam and almond paste.
Commonly confused: Bakewell or Bakewell vs. bake well?
Bakewell vs Bakewell vs. bake well
'Bake well' is a verb phrase meaning to cook something successfully in an oven, while 'Bakewell' is the name of the town or pastry.
Practice
What is a Bakewell?
Choose one answer.
A Bakewell is a sweet tart or pudding made with jam and almond paste, originally from the town of Bakewell in England. It is not savory, not Scottish, and not a bread roll.
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