cakewalk

noun

ˈkāk-ˌwȯk How to pronounce cakewalk (audio)
Definition of cakewalknext
as in breeze
something easily done or dealt with no one was pretending that winning the election would be a cakewalk

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Recent Examples of cakewalk The night transitioned into a charity cakewalk—the crowd dancing in a circle, waiting for the music to stop and a winning number to be called. — Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 For Ron Johnson, creating and rolling out Apple Stores — an unprecedented retail triumph on the global stage — was no cakewalk. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 There’s also an unknown independent candidate and, thankfully, one serious former legislator who in a sane political world would make it to Sacramento in a cakewalk. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 Becerra also has a lot more electoral experience, having won 14 elections in California (many cakewalks as a Congressman). — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cakewalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakewalk
  1. breeze
  2. picnic
  3. cake
Noun
  • Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of breeze
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  • At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Besides the attire, those who attend can bring their own picnic food, a small table, white chairs, a white tablecloth, and two white napkins.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 6 July 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of cake

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