English Explanatory Dictionary

cakes and ale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The simple material pleasures of life.
  2. Lively fun and merrymaking.

Pronunciation

/ˌkeɪks n̩ ˈeɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cakes and ale.wav

Word forms

cakes and ale

Etymology

From William Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night (written c. 1601–1602), Act II, scene iii: see the quotation.

Related words

pleasure
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