macaroon

noun

mac·​a·​roon ˌma-kə-ˈrün How to pronounce macaroon (audio)
1
: a small cookie composed chiefly of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut
2

Examples of macaroon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For those of you with a sweet tooth, there are a half dozen different macaroons, cookies, madeleines, muffins, and cakes (almond, carrot, chocolate mouse, and more). Doug Gollan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Multi-award nominated chocolate from Monsoon Chocolate The chocolate shop was nominated in the snacks category for its coconut macaroons covered in dark chocolate, which use Monsoon's 69% dark chocolate blend sprinkled with toasted coconut. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024 The two were then seen walking into a concert venue, where Aguilera was surprised with a cake, cookies, and macaroons. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023 Saffron and Ginger Macaroons Coconut macaroons are a popular gluten-free treat, and this version ups the flavor ante by adding saffron and ginger to the mix. Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2023 Whether it's layered into a trifle, transformed into a cheesecake, spooned over cupcakes, sipped in a cocktail, or baked into macaroons, there's no wrong way to enjoy this classic dish. Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024 The two were then seen walking into a concert venue, where Aguilera was surprised with a cake, cookies and macaroons. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 For a top British afternoon tea with a twist, try the truffle sausage rolls and espresso martini macaroons with a pot of wild cherry. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023 Pineapple, coconut, and red maraschino cherries help make these macaroons a hit at any gathering or party. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French macaron, going back to Middle French, borrowed from regional Italian maccarone, macarone "filled pasta" — more at macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of macaroon was circa 1611

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“Macaroon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macaroon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

macaroon

noun
mac·​a·​roon ˌmak-ə-ˈrün How to pronounce macaroon (audio)
: a cookie or small cake made of egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut

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