cookie
UK: ˈkʊki | US: ˈkʊki
n. a small, sweet, baked good, typically round and flat
n. (computing) a small piece of data stored on a user's device by a website
The word "cookie" originates from the Dutch word "koekje," meaning "little cake." The Dutch settlers brought the term to America in the 17th century. The morpheme "cook" reflects the action of baking, while the diminutive suffix "-ie" (or "-je" in Dutch) conveys smallness. Over time, "cookie" evolved to describe both the sweet treat and, metaphorically, small data files in computing.
She baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies for the party.
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He dunked his cookie in a glass of milk.
Cookies are a popular snack among children.
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