noun
- a rich, elaborate cake, typically layered and decorated
Usage: from French
Examples
- The bakery displayed an elegant chocolate gateau in the window.
- She ordered a strawberry gateau for her birthday celebration.
- The French gateau was decorated with fresh berries and cream.
- He learned to make a traditional Black Forest gateau.
- The wedding gateau had three tiers and delicate sugar flowers.
- They served a lemon gateau for dessert at the dinner party.