Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cakewalk

noun
/ˈkeɪkˌwɔːk/
Definition
A cakewalk is an easy task or accomplishment.
Examples
  • Winning the match was a cakewalk for the experienced team.
  • For her, organizing the event was a cakewalk.
Meaning
The term ‘cakewalk’ originally referred to a dance contest, but it has evolved to mean something that is straightforward and requires little effort.
Synonyms
  • piece of cake
  • breeze
  • walk in the park
  • cinch