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bake sale
noun
: a fund-raising event at which usually homemade foods (such as cakes and cookies) are sold
Examples of bake sale in a Sentence
They organized a bake sale to raise money for the church.
Recent Examples on the Web
Items being sold after the 9:15 a.m. church service include handmade crafts from Guatemala, artwork, quilts and table runners in addition to bake sale items.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Pies for Justice is returning this year on Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth for its first in-person bake sale, bringing together nearly 200 pies from about 40 chefs.
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Bryan A’hearn, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
Carla’s Fresh Market The market is hosting a bake sale on Saturday, January 25, with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen, which provides meals to families and first responders affected by the fires.
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Tracey Khan, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The culinary school is joining food group Proof Collective to host a bake sale to raise money for World Central Kitchen.
Details: Bake sale is on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at 3674 18th St. in San Francisco; 18reasons.org.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1897, in the meaning defined above
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“Bake sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bake%20sale. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
bake sale
noun
: a fund-raising event at which usually homemade foods (as cakes and cookies) are sold
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