Meltaway

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Used in the names of various recipes for cakes and cookies that seem to melt in the mouth. not-comparable

    "Gould’s mother mailed him a recipe box that contained cards with easy-to-follow instructions for some of the family’s favorites: teriyaki chicken, broccoli salad, peanut butter meltaway cake and corn dip."

Example

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"Gould’s mother mailed him a recipe box that contained cards with easy-to-follow instructions for some of the family’s favorites: teriyaki chicken, broccoli salad, peanut butter meltaway cake and corn dip."

Etymology

From melt + away.

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