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
Explore three floors of indoor and outdoor exhibits, concessions, bake sale and silent auction.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024
Our Test Kitchen turned our beloved apple pie into bars that are perfect for bringing to bake sales, tailgates, or Church potlucks.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
There were, apparently, posters all over the school announcing club meetings and bake sales and upcoming school events.
—CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
The Paws, Pumpkins & More event from noon to 4 p.m. will include Halloween photos for pets and their owners, a bake sale, raffles and more.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024
Our Test Kitchen turned our beloved apple pie into bars that are perfect for bringing to bake sales, tailgates, or Church potlucks.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
There were, apparently, posters all over the school announcing club meetings and bake sales and upcoming school events.
—CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
The Paws, Pumpkins & More event from noon to 4 p.m. will include Halloween photos for pets and their owners, a bake sale, raffles and more.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bake sale
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“Bake sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bake%20sale. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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