cakewalk

noun

ˈkāk-ˌwȯk How to pronounce cakewalk (audio)
Definition of cakewalknext
as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk

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Recent Examples of cakewalk Columbus had a cakewalk with four teams who are barely trying, while the New Jersey group had four teams with playoff aspirations. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 The June 23 primary has been anything but a cakewalk for Reynoso, 43. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman). — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 The night transitioned into a charity cakewalk—the crowd dancing in a circle, waiting for the music to stop and a winning number to be called. — Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cakewalk
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  1. breeze
  2. picnic
  3. cake
Noun
  • On hot summer days, that breeze combined with a light sweat is a surprisingly efficient cooling system.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The lack of hills and the first-class bike lane infrastructure make cycling here a breeze.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Village parks offer walking paths, gardens, sports courts, and picnic areas.
    — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At a picnic in the Hamptons, Sacco was introduced to the interior designer Diana Viñoly, who asked about her new club concept.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • Dolly Parton’s image appeared on cake mix boxes, film posters, magazine covers, and paintings.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence.
    — Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cake

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