1. small round sweet cakes or buns, often containing currants or raisins, typically served toasted with butter
Usage: British
2. small chocolate-covered marshmallow treats
Usage: American

Examples

• She bought fresh teacakes from the bakery for afternoon tea.
• The teacakes were still warm when we spread butter on them.
• My grandmother always served toasted teacakes with jam.
• The children enjoyed the chocolate-covered teacakes as a special treat.
• We ordered a plate of teacakes to go with our Earl Grey tea.
• The bakery’s teacakes were filled with plump currants.