cake and wine
The phrase "cake and wine" can refer to various contexts, from culinary pairings to cultural and disciplinary practices.
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Definition
B2Celebrations
A combination of a sweet baked dessert and an alcoholic beverage, often served together at special events.
Example
- At the wedding, they served a delicious cake and wine to all the guests.
- For her birthday, we enjoyed cake and wine together.
C1Cultural and Religious Ceremonies
(ritual)A symbolic pairing in certain ceremonies, representing joy and festivity.
Example
- In some Pagan rituals, cake and wine are consumed to honor the gods.
- The ceremony concluded with the sharing of cake and wine, symbolizing abundance.
C2Disciplinary Measures
(naval slang, historical)A restricted diet of bread and water imposed as punishment.
Example
- The sailor was put on a diet of cake and wine for his misconduct.
- In the past, offenders were often subjected to cake and wine as a disciplinary measure.
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