variants
also flakey
as in crisp
having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure
a tender but flaky crust on the pastry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flaky
The empanada, stuffed with ham and cheese, may be one of the best around town with the flakiest pastry.
—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Slice steaks: Cut steaks crosswise against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices; sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
These concentrated body butters, serums, and skin protectants come in easy-to-use stick forms that are easier to travel with than traditional lotions and provide targeted hydration to areas of concern, such as dry hands, flaky T-zones, or sensitive inner thighs.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for flaky 
Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Slice steaks: Cut steaks crosswise against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices; sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
The store is also famous for its flaky croissants and scrumptious pastries.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
These concentrated body butters, serums, and skin protectants come in easy-to-use stick forms that are easier to travel with than traditional lotions and provide targeted hydration to areas of concern, such as dry hands, flaky T-zones, or sensitive inner thighs.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for flaky
Thesaurus Entries Near flaky
Cite this Entry
“Flaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaky. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share