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Macaroon - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A macaroon is a sweet, chewy cookie made from ground almonds, coconut, or other nuts, often mixed with sugar and egg whites. It is sometimes dipped in chocolate or flavored with vanilla.

macaroon

/ˌmækəˈrun/ /ˌmækəˈruːn/

Definition:

A small sweet cake made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, often chewy or crisp.

Synonyms:

cookie, confection, sweetmeat

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

savory snack, main course

Common Collocations:

coconut macaroon, almond macaroon, chocolate-dipped macaroon, French macaroon, homemade macaroon

Derivatives:

macaroons (plural), macaron (related but distinct)

Usage Tips:

Use "macaroon" for almond-based treats; "macaron" refers to the French sandwich cookie with filling.

Common Phrases:

melt-in-your-mouth macaroon, chewy macaroon, holiday macaroons

Etymology:

Derived from Italian "maccherone," meaning fine dough, later adapted into French as "macaron."

Examples:

  • 1. She baked coconut macaroons for the party.
  • 2. The bakery sells both almond and chocolate macaroons.
  • 3. I prefer chewy macaroons over crispy ones.
  • 4. Macaroons are a popular treat during Passover.

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