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

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The final pie is a delightfully easy amalgamation of coconut macaroons and vanilla custard. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 On my three-tiered platter were clever odes to the the king—a fruit cake made with his favorite recipe; a sandwich with coronation chicken originating from Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation luncheon; and a honey, milk, and Earl Grey macaroon–the three key components of Charles's tea. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2023 Trays of cheeseburgers and french fries were popular, as was a table of gummy candy and macaroons. Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 There are chewy chocolate chip cookies, toasty macaroons encasing a dark chocolate core, and two types of fudgy brownie cookies too. Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for macaroon 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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