fortune cookie

food culture

"Fortune cookies" are commonly served in Chinese restaurants, especially in Western countries, and contain a slip of paper with a message or prophecy.

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Definition

B1Culinary

(common)A small, crisp dessert containing a slip of paper with a message, often served in Chinese restaurants.

Example

After our meal, the waiter brought us fortune cookies with our bill.
The fortune cookie said, 'You will have a pleasant surprise soon.'

C1Computing

(technical)A feature displaying a random quote or message, often used in Unix-based systems.